Shift Supervisor - Plate Making - Port Elizabeth at West Coast Personnel

• This person will manage plant operations and resources (production and maintenance) to achieve production targets while ensuring optimal product quality, safety, and efficiency.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Certificate in Technical or Production-related field (NQF 5)
• Diploma in Technical/Production field (NQF 6) – advantageous
• Millwright / Fitter & Turner Trade Test (NQF 5) – advantageous
• First Line Management Certificate (FLMP) – advantageous
• CCS Supervisory Development Programme – advantageous
• Up to 5 years in Production/Maintenance within manufacturing
• 1–2 years supervisory experience

Responsibilities:

• Achieve production targets through effective resource utilisation
• Ensure production efficiency, quality, and adherence to schedules
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure product quality
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance activities
• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimise downtime
• Raise and approve job cards and ensure compliance with work permits
• Ensure safe working conditions and adherence to housekeeping standards
• Ensure adherence to all health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Identify and report risks within the department
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and procedures
• Manage team performance and conduct appraisals
• Drive training, development, and performance improvement
• Handle employee relations matters effectively
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Represent the business in relevant meetings
• Resolve operational issues with a solution-driven approach
• Assist with budgeting processes
• Monitor and control departmental expenditure
• Identify cost-saving opportunities

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems)
• Strong knowledge of production and maintenance processes
• Understanding of manufacturing compliance and safety standards
• Strong communication (written and verbal)
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Leadership and supervisory ability
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure
• Conflict management
• Customer-focused mindset