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Packaging Supervisor Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at O’Brien Recruitment
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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
Title: Packaging Supervisor
Company: O’Brien Recruitment
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: Management
