Our client, a market leader in their field, is seeking to employ an experienced Production Supervisor at their Durban operation.  Candidates with 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing and / or FMCG environment secures.

Note: 

• This role will be responsible for a shift of production employees around 10-15 employees and will work day and night shifts in a rotational manner as well as be subject to notice for 12 hour shifts as per business requirement.

Requirements :

• 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience managing teams.
• Experience with continuous improvement and lean initiatives is an advantage.
• Line manager experience, must have had people reporting to them for a minimum of 3 years.
• Driver for customer excellence and understand the concept of the Customer Centricity in their day to day work.
• FMCG background would be advantageous.
• This role will report to the Distribution Centre Manager / Production Supervisor. 
• Tertiary qualification in Operations, Engineering, or Production Management.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
• Experience with inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, MFGPro, Manhattan, Nautilus).
• Proactive thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities :

Operational Functions:

• Ensure daily shift production targets are met.

• Confirm finished products meet quality and standard requirements.

• Ensure raw materials are collected and returned to the warehouse correctly.

• Liaise daily with Sales/Customer Service departments to confirm production schedules.

• Assist with staff shift planning based on business needs.

• Support inventory control through cycle counts, stock takes, and FIFO practices.

Dispatch and Inventory:

• Ensure quality checks and documentation for outbound deliveries are completed.

• Monitor and investigate inventory deviations with proper documentation.

• Ensure product collections follow procedure.

• Control and reduce scrap by re-evaluating rejected or damaged products.

• Identify and support process improvements in dispatch operations.

Productivity:

• Ensure products are slit accurately as per order requirements.

• Support investigation and resolution of customer complaints.

• Ensure all production paperwork and product wrapping/labelling is completed correctly.

• Identify productivity improvement opportunities using internal systems.

Machine Maintenance and Problem Solving:

• Attend to machine breakdowns and support maintenance activities.

• Perform regular cleaning, static tests, and trial jobs on machines.

• Report equipment deviations and request necessary maintenance supplies.

• Ensure machines are serviced and cleaned according to schedule.

• Resolve minor mechanical/electrical issues before escalating.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor finished products throughout the day for defects.

• Take corrective action on product discrepancies.

• Coordinate with dispatch to ensure product readiness.

• Participate in weekly Gemba walks and implement safety policies.

Continuous Improvement (ELS):

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Seek and support cost-reduction opportunities.

• Maintain a strong focus on 5S principles.

Health and Safety:

• Wear appropriate PPE (safety shoes, glasses, gloves, earplugs) on site.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

• Actively report and address unsafe acts, conditions, and near misses.

Benefits linked to this role are as follow:

• Company Cell Phone - may come as cell phone allowance or actual company mobile.
• Medical Aid benefit of which company pays 50% and employee pays 50% of monthly contribution
• Group risk life cover
• Provident Fund benefit of which both employee & employer contribute monthly.
• 13th Cheque due in December each year - Subject to business performance.
• Shift allowance & Overtime as per business requirement to meet customer needs.

Please be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.