Overview
Shift Supervisor (Production and Maintenance) – Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Posted 9 days ago. Employer : Staff Solutions Recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead shift activities to ensure production targets are met through efficient use of people and resources
- Maintain high standards of product quality and operational efficiency
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of production records and reports
- Communicate effectively with relevant departments to support smooth production flow
- Coordinate and ensure first-line and preventative maintenance is performed on plant equipment
- Issue and manage job cards, and ensure proper work permits are processed for specialized tasks
- Ensure equipment and plant areas are safely maintained and support strong housekeeping standards
- Sign off completed maintenance work and report any follow-up needs
- Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Identify and report operational risks or areas of concern
- Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
- Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability within the team
- Maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Represent the plant in relevant meetings and act as a key contact for shift-related matters
- Address operational challenges with problem-solving and integrity
- Lead and motivate shift employees to meet performance expectations
- Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals
- Collaborate with HR on training, development, and employee relations
- Support ongoing upskilling and maintain clear communication across the team
- Support the budgeting process and promote cost-effective use of resources
- Monitor and control expenditures within budget guidelines
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations
- Ensure all employees adhere to PPE and safety procedures
- Conduct regular safety equipment checks and ensure proper sign-off for tasks
- Maintain awareness of high-speed machinery and operational hazards
- Oversee employee readiness and medical compliance (e.g., blood lead levels where applicable)
Qualifications & Experience
Matric with Mathematics and Science (Higher Grade passes required)Diploma in a Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 6) – RequiredCertificate in Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 5) – MinimumTrade Test (NQF Level 5) – AdvantageousFirst Line Management Certificate (FLMP) – Advantageous5 years experience in Production or Maintenance operations in a manufacturing environmentMinimum 2 years in a supervisory capacityUp to 3 years experience working shifts – AdvantageousKey Competencies & Skills
Technical Knowledge : Strong understanding of production and maintenance processes in manufacturingWorking knowledge of relevant safety, health, and compliance regulationsComputer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, or job-specific platformsBehavioural Attributes : Decisive and level-headed under pressureProactive and action-orientedExcellent planning and organisational abilityStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communicator (both written and verbal)Resilient and adaptableAble to lead teams and handle conflict situations professionallyCustomer-focused mindset#J-18808-Ljbffr