Shift Supervisor (Wine Industry) at Status Staffing

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Two years Supervisory experience in similar environment
• Ability to work shifts 
• Must have prior supervisory/ leadership skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and rectify machine instability or breakdown
• Knowledge of HACCP
• In depth knowledge of HACCP plan for glass and BIB filling
• Product and production process knowledge
• Ability to work shifts and under pressure to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

DUTIES:

• Raw Materials
• Ensure all dry goods, consumables etc. received are correct in terms of quantity, quality and product specifications and all quality tests are carried out before commencement of production runs
• Confirm with Operators that the correct dry goods have been issued for a specified product as per the product specifications set out in the quality control pack of documentation
• Inform the Production Controller of incorrect or shortages of raw materials received and liaises with the relevant parties to rectify the problem

Bottling Processes

• Execute the daily/weekly production plan, ensuring the correct product is produced in the required production time and in line with required quality standards and processing procedures
• Allocate work in terms of machine and labour availability and informs Production Controller of any labour shortages on shift
• Apply problem solving techniques when required
• Ensures sanitation of bottling lines are effective as per set procedures
• Conduct regular checks to confirm that all product specification checks are completed as per quality control documentation pack and that they have been verified by the Shift Quality Controller
• Ensure waste is maintained within required standards by conducting regular checks
• Completes the shift log book, ensuring all production issues and action taken is recorded accordingly

People Management

• Supervise activities of employees and maintain discipline, ensuring adherence to company policy in regard to unauthorized absence, timekeeping, work performance and behavior
• Provide employees with guidance in handling problems and in resolving grievances or disputes
• Identifies training needs and provide training with regards to bottling processing aspects
• Conduct performance appraisals and reviews and contribute to the development of individuals by initiating training and development programs
• Plan and liaise with employees on annual leave allocations