VACANCYPacking SupervisorAn exciting opportunity has opened for a Packing Supervisor in our Packing and Filling Department.
This role is responsible for the effective supervision of staff, planning, leading, and controlling department activities.
We are looking for a motivated individual with a strong commitment to upholding quality standards.Key ResponsibilitiesInvestigate and report unresolved issues to the manager.Plan and organize stock counts, allocating resources as needed.Monitor and control work-in-progress through visual inspections.Oversee the receipt of finished goods for dispatch.Manage and monitor equipment.Plan daily labor output, time, and machinery for weekly production schedules.Evaluate staff performance regularly, conducting annual appraisals.Investigate deviations and initiate disciplinary actions per company procedures.Oversee customer service and equipment management.Review, check, and record packing and filling reports, including job reconciliations.Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures.Complete and file all documentation as required.Investigate, initiate, and resolve action requests (ARs).Compile and maintain reports.CompetenciesStrong supervisory skillsDaily planning of packing and filling processesAbility to prioritize and work under pressureProblem-solving and initiative-taking skillsSelf-motivation and accuracyExcellent administration skillsLeadership qualitiesFamiliarity with MS OfficeNumeracy and literacy skillsGood verbal and written communication in English and AfrikaansWe are committed to Employment Equity and aim to appoint suitably qualified designated individuals.
While internal promotion is a priority, we seek candidates who best meet the role's requirements.Qualifications & ExperienceMatric, including mathematics (essential)Supervisory training (ideal)5 years of experience in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical production environmentKnowledge of SYSPRO or similar systemsUnderstanding of a Quality Management System