Production Supervisor – Hair Colour Manufacturing

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Overview This role is for a Production Supervisor specializing in Hair Colour Manufacturing at Phakisa Group. The primary purpose of the position is to supervise daily production operations, ensuring that production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and cost objectives are achieved, while maintaining compliance with GMP, ISO, and company procedures. What you will do * Supervise daily production activities to achieve production, quality, safety, delivery, and cost targets. * Ensure compliance with SOPs, GMP, ISO requirements, and Health & Safety standards. * Monitor production output, machine efficiency, downtime, labour productivity, and take corrective action where required. * Lead, coach, develop, and manage production employees, including performance, attendance, discipline, and training. * Ensure accurate completion of batch documentation, production records, and SAP transactions. * Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, and Warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted production. * Lead Quality Circle QC meetings to identify operational challenges, implement corrective actions, and drive employee engagement in problem-solving. * Initiate, lead, and participate in Continuous Improvement projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, quality improvement, cost savings, OEE improvement, and process optimisation. * Analyse production data and implement root cause analysis RCA and corrective actions for recurring issues. * Ensure proper material control, inventory accuracy, and timely production reporting. Requirements (from the original advert) * Grade 12 Matric * Diploma or Degree in Production Management, Operations Management, or a related field preferred * Minimum 3 years' experience as a Production Supervisor in an FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing environment. * Experience in hair colour or powder manufacturing will be advantageous. * Strong leadership and people management skills. * Good understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, Occupational Health & Safety, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook. * Working knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, including production order processing, inventory transactions, production confirmations, and reporting. * Excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Required to have training in GMP, ISO 9001, Occupational Health & Safety, ERP/SAP, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement methodologies, and Company SOPs. Who should apply Individuals with a Grade 12 Matric (and preferably a relevant Diploma or Degree) and at least 3 years' experience as a Production Supervisor in FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, or chemical manufacturing. Experience in hair colour or powder manufacturing is a distinct advantage. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and people management skills, a comprehensive understanding of GMP, ISO 9001, Occupational Health & Safety, Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) are essential. Candidates should also demonstrate excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/production-supervisor-hair-colour-manufacturing-phakisa-group Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• SAP

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