Shift Manager: Production at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• Clover is currently recruiting for a Shift Manager: Production. The successful candidate will be responsible to manage the manufacturing department. This exciting opportunity is based at the Clover Clayville branch.

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Business English: Fluent
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated         
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively         
• Acts with honesty and consistency        
• Build high performing teams        
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Commitment and motivation        
• Administrative capabilities        
• Thinking and reasoning logically         
• Customer orientated        
• Communicates effectively

Duties and Responsibilities    
Manage production processes

• Execute planning and scheduling        
• Compile and submit production reports         
• Manage quality, costs and the functionality of equipment         
• Manage the manufacturing process         
• Ensure housekeeping and good manufacturing practice        

Manage production productivity

• Improve capacity utilisation and overall plant performance (OPP)         
• Manage lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)         
• Manage strike rate         
• Manage usage variance e.g. AE, AM, AF        
• Manage SHE activities in production        

Assist in the managing of fixed cost

• Control working hours, overtime, labour cost, electricity usage, water usage etc.        

Manage staff 

• Set objectives and manage performance         
• Ensure optimal utilisation of staff        
• Apply consistent discipline         
• Train and develop staff         
• Conduct meetings and ensure effective communication to all        
• Liaise and communicate with management in all departments         
• Implement and maintain Way Better teams        

Deadline:16th March,2026