Production Supervisor

• Ensure delivery and quality of required services to Packaging department & Plant operations.
•  Coach and support team members in using the correct problem-solving techniques (such as 5Why, etc.) to solve situational problems
• Check and ensure that team members carry out required quality checks and that the information is recorded on the appropriate systems. 
•  Ensure that team members understand and adhere to the operational, quality and process standards, work instructions and maintenance schedules, work practice deployment plans and performance targets
•  Carry out quality trend analysis to identify problems and decide on appropriate course of action
• Develop team members and ensure that training needs are identified and closed out via one-on-one's and performance reviews
• Ensures that team members implement and adhere to divisional standards
• Review and sign off of shift performance (QCDSM) and ensuring that all required administrative tasks in support of the production team are carried out
• Ensures that the line is ready for maintenance and that it starts up on time post maintenance
• Prepare for the daily shift meeting by reviewing past shift performance and identifying issues for team discussion
• Ensure that waste reduction and process improvement goals are incorporated into team goals, and the team understands these goals
• Ensure that improvement goals are tracked and displayed in meeting rooms.

• Grade 12

• Technical diploma (N6) in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation and/or 3 year relevant technical/production related tertiary qualification

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical) will be an added advantage

• Three (3) years technical and leadership experience in a FMCG environment

• Understanding of The Manufacturing Way / WCM / Lean practices and principles

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Packaging processes and Critical Equipment

• Proven Leadership skills and management capability

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and Problem Solving Skills

• Understanding of SHE policies and procedures

• Ability to identify gaps and initiate improvement activities

• Ability to train and coach own team.

Closing date: 19-12-2025

Send CVs to: cv2@aps.com.na