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Production Shift Supervisor
Job summary
A manufacturing company in Johannesburg seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead the converting production team. Responsibilities include managing shift operations, ensuring quality, and driving productivity. Candidates should possess a National Diploma, have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This role requires excellent problem-solving abilities and a commitment to safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Supervisory Development Program will be an advantage.
- Strong adherence to procedures and process control.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full converting process to meet shift targets.
- Maintain product quality and compliance with safety standards.
- Lead and manage production personnel.
Skills
Education
We are currently seeking a highly capable Shift Supervisor to join our Converting production team, in Chloorkop.
PURPOSE :
Reporting to the Production & Factory Manager, the successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting strategic operational goals, driving productivity, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence within the converting factory.
The incumbent will take full ownership of shift operations—managing resources, ensuring consistent product quality, enforcing safety, and housekeeping standards, and leading the team to meet daily production targets while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Oversee the full converting process, ensuring shift targets are met with zero defects.
- Maintain product quality, safety, and compliance with SHERQ standards.
- Lead and manage production personnel, including attendance, discipline, and on-shift coaching.
- Ensure raw materials are available to meet production schedules.
- Assist with machine changeovers and support Short Interval Control to keep processes stable.
- Maintain housekeeping standards and execute CIL (Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication) routines.
- Accurately update and manage all production data and reporting.
- Act as a mini business manager, promoting proactive maintenance practices and a sense of ownership over equipment.
- Promote adherence to Manufacturing Excellence practices, including DMS, intranet tools, and check sheets.
- Grade 12
- National Diploma or NQF Level 6
- Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
- Operations Management or Production Management
- Industrial Engineering
- BTech degree and Supervisory Development Program will be an advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong computer literacy
- Self-driven with a strong sense of accountability
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong adherence to procedures and process control
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Tolerance for repetitive tasks with a focus on consistency and quality
- High work ethic and attention to detail
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