Shift Supervisor

The Shift Supervisor position is a permanent and he will be reporting to Production Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Controlling and Management of all Shop floor activities
• Planning, monitoring and controlling all productivity of the day
• Ensuring that all equipment is kept in the best possible condition so as to not affect quality
• Ensuring that minimal amount of waste is accrued during production
• Maintaining housekeeping and health and safety standards
• Compiling of daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Completing various administrative documentation as required by the division
• Managing, mentoring and continued coaching of staff
• Maintaining discipline in adherence to the company's policies and procedures
• Planning controlling and organizing of daily activities
• Deploying of staff as required by production
• Assessing stock, plate and ink for production
• Executing preventative maintenance plans
• Setting and running of machines when necessary

Essential criteria:
Matric/N3 educational qualification with a minimum of 5 years in a similar environment
Diploma in Engineering or Operations Management or a Business related qualification
Bag Making or a Flexo Graphic qualification is a requirement
A recognized apprenticeship would be an advantage
A high level of numeracy and literacy
Computer literacy with a good knowledge of MS office suite
Fluency in written and spoken English with an indigenous language being a distinct advantage
Proven ability in maintaining high levels of accuracy when under pressure
Good interpersonal skills and people management
Good Knowledge of the quality process
Ability to handle a number of tasks simultaneously and
The ability to work according to strict deadlines on a continuous basis
Must be prepared to work shifts on a continuous bases
Must also be prepared to overtime as and when necessary