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Packing Supervisor
An 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 Responsibilities
- Investigate 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.
Competencies
- Strong supervisory skills
- Daily planning of packing and filling processes
- Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
- Problem-solving and initiative-taking skills
- Self-motivation and accuracy
- Excellent administration skills
- Leadership qualities
- Familiarity with MS Office
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Good verbal and written communication in English and Afrikaans
We 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 & Experience
- Matric, including mathematics (essential)
- Supervisory training (ideal)
- 5 years of experience in a cosmetic or pharmaceutical production environment
- Knowledge of SYSPRO or similar systems
- Understanding of a Quality Management System
