Occupational Health And Safety à United States

Manufacturing group are seeking a Factory Shift Supervisor for their operation in Mobeni . Applicants will need 10+ years experience in a similar role.

Shift Management

• Oversee all production activities during the assigned shift to ensure output meets daily production targets.
• Plan and allocate work to machine operators, packers, and support staff.
• Conduct shift start meetings to communicate priorities, safety instructions, and quality expectations.

Production Monitoring & Efficiency

• Monitor machine performance, workflow, and line speed to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Identify bottlenecks or production interruptions and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure minimal downtime by coordinating timely changeovers, material availability, and technical support.

Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and internal quality standards.
• Perform in-process quality checks and verify that operators follow QC procedures.
• Address product defects or deviations immediately and escalate when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with relevant South African packaging standards (e.g., SANS) and food safety systems (e.g., HACCP / FSSC 22000), where applicable.

Health, Safety & Environmental Control

• Enforce adherence to Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) requirements.
• Ensure safe use of machinery, PPE compliance, lockout / tagout, and housekeeping standards.
• Report any safety hazards, near-misses, and incidents; complete incident documentation and support investigations.

Staff Leadership & Training

• Lead, motivate, and supervise shift staff to maintain high levels of productivity and morale.
• Train new employees on machinery, production procedures, and safety rules.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address disciplinary issues when necessary.

Material & Resource Coordination

• Ensure the correct raw materials, packaging, and consumables are available for production.
• Monitor usage and minimize waste.
• Communicate shortages, procurement needs, or inefficiencies to planning and procurement teams.

Reporting & Documentation

• Complete shift production reports, downtime logs, scrap and yield records, and any required compliance documentation.
• Communicate shift handover information clearly to the incoming supervisor.
• Attend production meetings and provide accurate shift performance updates.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and safety.
• Participate in root cause analysis and improvement projects.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Kaizen initiatives where in practice.

• Grade 12
• Have a tertiary qualification
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a factory shift supervisor in the packaging industry
• Must be able to work shifts according to company shift patterns
• Must have leadership and supervisory skills
• Must be able to oversee an entire shift of workers, ensuring that they are at their designated work stations
• Must be able to multitask and plan their shift

R40 000 (basic) + 1 month incentive bonus + 13th cheque + provident