Permanent
Shift Supervisor - Plate Making - Port Elizabeth
My client is looking for an experienced Shift Supervisor – Plate Making for Port Elizabeth.
Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
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About this role
Employer: West Coast Personnel
My client is looking for an experienced Shift Supervisor – Plate Making for Port Elizabeth.
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
To Apply:
Submit your updated CV, Matric & Tertiary qualifications, and head & shoulder photo.
If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.