Production Supervisor (Packaging Division)
Johannesburg,
South Africa
Company
Cable Tapes Africa
Job Description
· Lead, coordinate, and supervise packaging production activities to ensure safe and efficient operations.
· Allocate duties to machine operators and assistants according to the shift plan and production priorities.
· Monitor employee performance, provide guidance, and enforce discipline where required.
· Ensure production output meets daily and weekly targets while maintaining quality standards.
· Oversee gravure printing, lamination, and slitting processes to ensure adherence to specifications.
· Monitor print quality including colour accuracy, alignment, registration, and overall finish.
· Liaise with the Quality team to address defects, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
· Minimise downtime by coordinating efficient changeovers, machine readiness, and material availability.
· Oversee operation of printing and slitting equipment to ensure safe and optimal performance.
· Ensure timely maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs of production machinery.
· Report machine breakdowns promptly and follow through to resolution.
· Maintain accurate production records and ensure traceability of materials and batches.
· Track and report production output, material usage, waste, and downtime.
· Submit daily production, quality, and incident reports to the Head of Production.
· Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and company procedures.
· Enforce proper use of PPE and maintain a clean, organised, and hazard-free work environment.
· Conduct toolbox talks, safety inspections, and risk assessments.
· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Top of Form
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person