Shift Supervisor

Recruiter:

ESG Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002011/ESG.K

Date posted:

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Packaging solutions company for the retail and food services industry is looking for a Shift Supervisor in the East rand area.

POSITION INFO:
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

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