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SUMMARY:

Our client is looking for a Production & Quality Control Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Kempton park in the Pharmaceutical industry.

Recruiter:

Flink Recruitment

Job Ref:

PTA /CDW

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Location:

Kempton Park, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Our client is looking for a Production & Quality Control Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Kempton park in the Pharmaceutical industry.

POSITION INFO:

Roles And Responsibilities

Role Overview

We seek an experienced Production & Quality Control Supervisor to oversee operations at our soap bar manufacturing facility. This role ensures that all products meet internal and external quality standards while optimizing production processes.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Quality Assurance: Lead production staff to meet quality and efficiency targets. Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to reduce defects, improve efficiency, and maintain high standards. Investigate and address customer complaints.

Team Leadership & Training: Supervise, train, and mentor staff. Conduct root cause analyses for defects and implement corrective measures.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Matric with experience in Quality Control & Production Supervision. Certification in Quality Management (e.g., ISO 9001) is advantageous.

Experience: 3+ years in quality control/assurance within cosmetics, toiletries, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Proven leadership in supervising production teams.

Skills: Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational abilities. Excellent communication and ability to perform under pressure.

Personal Attributes

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

High integrity and commitment to quality

Proactive, solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Dynamic, collaborative work environment

Growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

If you are a motivated leader passionate about quality and production efficiency, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R15 000,00 - R18 000,00 per month

Education:

High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

Quality Control cosmetics/toiletries/pharmaceutical: 3 years (Required)

Quality Control & Production Supervision: 3 years (Required)

Certification in Quality Management (e.g. ISO 9001): 3 years (Preferred)

Supervising production teams: 3 years (Required)

Employment Details

Employment Type: Permanent Employment

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Work space preference: Work Onsite

Ideal work province: Gauteng

Ideal work city: Kempton Park

Salary bracket: R 15 000 - 18 000

Drivers License: CODE B (Car)

Own car needed: Yes

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Quality Assurance
• Industries Advertising Services

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Production duties:

Brief suppliers on printing specs, grammage of paper, and quantities, request three different printers to get competitive costings.

Brief promotional suppliers on promotional items

Source suppliers when a specific design is presented to manufacture.

Raise cost estimates on Chase on all briefs submitted by client service department.

Raise a budget estimates when necessary for a big campaign for clients on Chase

Raise Purchase orders against Cost estimates and mail to suppliers.

Send the Purchase order with repro artwork to suppliers.

Circulate printers proofs to relevant creative for approval and mail them or arrange collection to the supplier in time to proceed with the print

Check on printing or outwork jobs to ensure that delivery timings are kept.

Ensure that production samples are received from printers on all jobs.

Once the supplier invoice comes in or prints the order and ensure that the printer invoiced the correct amount

Deliver finished products to client or co-ordinate this process.

Update production job status regarding delivery and send to Client service and Finance team.

Assist with filling out tender documents and binding.

Follow up with suppliers on the invoice for the month to ensure finance get all invoice to be captured for the month.

Pull recon report from Chase on paid media jobs every 3 months when required.

Co-Ordinate photoshoots, book studio or location, photographer, videographer, make-up artist, stylist, models etc.

Arrange catering for photoshoots work within specific budgets.

Flight and accommodation bookings for models / shoot crew.

Source and book Voice over artists with recording studio for radio adverts

Answer switchboard, shared duty

Arrange courier bookings for production / promotional items to clients, ensure goods are securely packed for delivery.

ADHOC

Must be able to work on CHASE

Have a minimum of three years of advertising agency experience

Must have drivers licence and own vehicle

Requirements:

Ability to understand and manage people

Ability to utilise IT technologies to produce outputs

Communication and persuasion skills:

Ability to analyse and resolve problems

Ability to lead by example

Quality of work

Integrity

Stress tolerance

Passion for the work

Flexibility/adaptability

Initiative

Innovation

Commitment (willingness to participate in the total process)

Team player

Diplomacy

Maintain equilibrium and positivity on a consistent basis.

Excellent attention to detail and high standards of quality control

Ability to multitask and prioritise activities effectively.

Working in high-pressure environments.

Strong all round production planning from concept to post-production.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels from clients and suppliers to co-workers.

Most of all - a pleasant working attitude as positivity is contagious and any task no matter how complex can be resolved in a great working environment.

Production duties:

• Brief suppliers on printing specs, grammage of paper, and quantities, request three different printers to get competitive costings.
• Brief promotional suppliers on promotional items
• Source suppliers when a specific design is presented to manufacture.
• Raise cost estimates on Chase on all briefs submitted by client service department.
• Raise a budget estimates when necessary for a big campaign for clients on Chase
• Raise Purchase orders against Cost estimates and mail to suppliers.
• Send the Purchase order with repro artwork to suppliers.
• Circulate printers proofs to relevant creative for approval and mail them or arrange collection to the supplier in time to proceed with the print
• Check on printing or outwork jobs to ensure that delivery timings are kept.
• Ensure that production samples are received from printers on all jobs.
• Once the supplier invoice comes in or prints the order and ensure that the printer invoiced the correct amount
• Deliver finished products to client or co-ordinate this process.
• Update production job status regarding delivery and send to Client service and Finance team.
• Assist with filling out tender documents and binding.
• Follow up with suppliers on the invoice for the month to ensure finance get all invoice to be captured for the month.
• Pull recon report from Chase on paid media jobs every 3 months when required.
• Co-Ordinate photoshoots, book studio or location, photographer, videographer, make-up artist, stylist, models etc.
• Arrange catering for photoshoots work within specific budgets.
• Flight and accommodation bookings for models / shoot crew.
• Source and book Voice over artists with recording studio for radio adverts
• Answer switchboard, shared duty
• Arrange courier bookings for production / promotional items to clients, ensure goods are securely packed for delivery.
• ADHOC
• Must be able to work on CHASE
• Have a minimum of three years of advertising agency experience
• Must have drivers licence and own vehicle

Requirements:

• Ability to understand and manage people
• Ability to utilise IT technologies to produce outputs
• Communication and persuasion skills:
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems
• Ability to lead by example
• Quality of work
• Integrity
• Stress tolerance
• Passion for the work
• Flexibility/adaptability
• Initiative
• Innovation
• Commitment (willingness to participate in the total process)
• Team player
• Diplomacy
• Maintain equilibrium and positivity on a consistent basis.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of quality control
• Ability to multitask and prioritise activities effectively.
• Working in high-pressure environments.
• Strong all round production planning from concept to post-production.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels from clients and suppliers to co-workers.
• Most of all - a pleasant working attitude as positivity is contagious and any task no matter how complex can be resolved in a great working environment.

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base.

Are you passionate about streamlining production processes and embracing digital transformation? We’re looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking individual to bridge the gap between production execution and digital planning. Starting with hands-on management of Production Work Orders in our ERP system (Acumatica), this role offers a unique opportunity to grow into a strategic planning position using cutting-edge APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) tools.

Job Purpose :

Bridge production execution with digital planning systems by initially managing and drafting Production Work Orders in Acumatica ERP, while progressively evolving into a strategic planning role leveraging an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system.

Responsibilities :

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Liaise with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure smooth production transitions.
• Participate in planning meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in documentation and compliance efforts aligned with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100).

ERP System Administration (Acumatica):

• Create and manage Production Work Orders based on engineering BOMs and demand forecasts from the Master Scheduler.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and stock level updates through attentive Production Work Order management.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Stores to align material availability with production needs.
• Track production progress and maintain real-time data accuracy in the ERP system.

APS System Administration (Future Scope):

• Support the implementation and configuration of APS tools to enhance production planning.
• Assist in developing optimised production schedules based on capacity, material availability, and project deadlines.
• Assist in analysing planning scenarios to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning with engineering changes and customer delivery requirements.

Collaboration and Support:

Help ensure accurate stock levels, efficient production workflows, and optimised resource allocation to support the on-time delivery of high-performance optical payloads for small satellites.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

Collaborate with the Production and Quality teams to implement process enhancements and increase efficiency

Required Qualifications :

Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Required Experience :

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Acumatica) in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with APS concepts and tools (e.g., finite capacity scheduling, constraint-based planning).
• Familiarity with advanced scheduling tools and software to optimise production processes.
• Understanding of scheduling principles, including lead times, critical path and dependencies.
• Ability to balance team workloads, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure optimal use of available resources
• Understanding how material availability and inventory levels affect production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Ability to analyse system data and reports to identify trends, anticipate disruptions, and recommend proactive solutions
• Skill in identifying scheduling risks and developing contingency plans.
• Ability to generate clear, actionable reports and communicate scheduling status and risks to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) and/or similar analytical tools for schedule data manipulation.

Recommendations:

• B- degree or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with ERP systems like Acumatica to gather relevant production, materials, order data, reporting, etc.
• Experience working with APS systems to gather relevant schedule and planning data for improved efficiency and reporting.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment specialising in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing is advantageous.

What we offer :

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.

- Develop and manage the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market & distributor needs, and company strategy.

- Plan monthly and promotional campaigns across the direct selling channel across the different markets the client is operating in.

- Pricing: responsible for price setting, developing and driving pricing strategies to maximise sales and profitability.

- Track and analyse campaign performance and where applicable, identify areas of improvements.

- Instrumental in reviewing and selecting product ordering from the client's plants globally.

- Collaborate with digital and content team on the themes and selling tools for distributors and Salesforce.

- Prepare monthly postmortem plans to analyse the performance of a campaign.
- Measure and analyse product and campaign performance, providing recommendations for improvement.

- Communicate and collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders within the organisation.

- Deliver campaigns that deliver operating profit.

- Lead demand planning and product forecasting in collaboration with supply chain.

- Track sales performance, highlighting risks and opportunities for product categories.

- Effective management of excess stock tracking performance of plans/products and make plans for excess stock.

- Creative: Work with the creative team in conceptualizing company marketing materials for direct selling channel.

- Distributor queries: effectively handle and resolve Distributor queries pertaining to product promotions.

- Partner with Sales team to work on monthly launches, product training material to support Distributors and Sales Force.

- Reporting and presentations: present monthly campaign sign offs and weekly sales updates to the team.

- Ensure pricing can be finalised within required timelines and campaign product codes and images are loaded.

Requirements

- Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business Management or related field.

- 5+ years product planning experience

- Direct selling experience a prerequisite.

- Able to display perseverance, resilience, and the required energy to achieve objectives and outputs.

- Able to initiate action spontaneously without being urged to do so.

- Ability to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems.

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data into actionable strategies.

- Well-developed computer skills and experience (MS Word; Excel; Power Point).

- Well-developed planning and organizing abilities, systematic with high level of attention to detail

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Creativity and storytelling ability in product positioning.

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

The Production Planning Manager / 2IC has the overall responsibility for the planning of samples through the processes and client communication of the laboratory at the Orkney site. Through continuous improvement and optimize the utilization of the laboratory's throughput according to client's requirements. Ensure that the overall production for the Geochem facility under his / her control is achieved.

• Plan and prioritize a production schedule for the jobs/projects in according with lab capability and client requirements.
• Implement and control the production schedule.
• Review and adjust the schedule where needed.
• Where possible, do forecasting and planning for upcoming projects or changes in scope for existing projects. Communicate these finding to senior management team.
• Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, human resources and management.

• In conjunction with Section Manager and/or Laboratory Manager:

• Formulate changes, improve workflow and maximum utilization of resources in the departments.

• Monitor effective utilization and supervision of human resources within the department/s, including training, recruitment and discipline.
• Assist with decisions making about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement to ensure production targets can be met.

• Direct communication with clients daily on:

• Status updates on new and existing projects.

• Re-negotiating timelines or schedules as necessary.

• Prepare and maintain production reports

• Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement on production targets
• Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum BSc, BTech or National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or at least 10 years' experience in an Analytical Lab.
• Minimum of 5 years' solid management experience,
• Qualification in Business improvement initiatives will be an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a commercial laboratory environment.
• Familiar with SGS analytical practices
• Minimum 5 years' experience in customer relationship management
• Strong knowledge of SLIM
• Previous experience in production planning will be an added advantage.
• Previous analytical and technical laboratory experience an advantage
• Good knowledge of ISO17025 requirements

Additional Information

Required Skills:

• Good co- ordination and proven management skills.
• Advanced level of competency in MS Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), to perform word processing, spreadsheet database tracking data and written client communications.
• Statistical evaluation techniques advantageous
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight timelines.
• Ability to prioritize activities and be flexible to adjust to a variety of situations.
• Ability to effectively coordinate with various departments and levels of staff.
• Possesses excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills - Must be fluent in English.
• Possesses strong teamwork and project management skills.
• Results oriented with a strong performance, cost management, and bottom-line orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to depersonalize situations and focus on the business objectives.
• Energy to motivate a team to always deliver results;
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously;
• Is innovative with a systematic approach for problem solving;
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls;
• Holds self and others accountable

Compliance and Authority

• Utilize company resources in accordance with SGS procedures.
• Initiate changes on material and human resources, where and when needed to ensure production targets are met.
• Liaise directly with clients on status of projects, methods, queries, complaints and costs
• Cease the use of any equipment that may be deemed to constitute a safety hazard or entry to hazardous environments without necessary knowledge and protection, and take action to address the hazard.
• Cease to carry out work that may affect the quality (integrity) of services and take action to address the issue.
• Initiate a formal improvement request when a deviation of the system occurs, possible improvements are identified or when nonconformity is identified.
• Implementation and maintenance of the quality system.

Simera Sense is a leading provider of Earth observation camera solutions for the global small satellite market. Committed to excellence and innovation, we deliver superior products and services to our worldwide customer base.

Are you passionate about streamlining production processes and embracing digital transformation? We're looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking individual to bridge the gap between production execution and digital planning. Starting with hands-on management of Production Work Orders in our ERP system (Acumatica), this role offers a unique opportunity to grow into a strategic planning position using cutting-edge APS (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) tools.

Job Purpose:

Bridge production execution with digital planning systems by initially managing and drafting Production Work Orders in Acumatica ERP, while progressively evolving into a strategic planning role leveraging an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system.

Responsibilities:

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Liaise with Production, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure smooth production transitions.
• Participate in planning meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in documentation and compliance efforts aligned with aerospace standards (e.g., AS9100).

ERP System Administration (Acumatica):

• Create and manage Production Work Orders based on engineering BOMs and demand forecasts from the Master Scheduler.
• Ensure accurate inventory transactions and stock level updates through attentive Production Work Order management.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Stores to align material availability with production needs.
• Track production progress and maintain real-time data accuracy in the ERP system.

APS System Administration (Future Scope):

• Support the implementation and configuration of APS tools to enhance production planning.
• Assist in developing optimised production schedules based on capacity, material availability, and project deadlines.
• Assist in analysing planning scenarios to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning with engineering changes and customer delivery requirements.

Collaboration and Support:

Help ensure accurate stock levels, efficient production workflows, and optimised resource allocation to support the on-time delivery of high-performance optical payloads for small satellites.

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

Collaborate with the Production and Quality teams to implement process enhancements and increase efficiency

Required Qualifications:

Advanced Certificate or Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Required Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Acumatica) in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with APS concepts and tools (e.g., finite capacity scheduling, constraint-based planning).
• Familiarity with advanced scheduling tools and software to optimise production processes.
• Understanding of scheduling principles, including lead times, critical path and dependencies.
• Ability to balance team workloads, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure optimal use of available resources
• Understanding how material availability and inventory levels affect production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Ability to analyse system data and reports to identify trends, anticipate disruptions, and recommend proactive solutions
• Skill in identifying scheduling risks and developing contingency plans.
• Ability to generate clear, actionable reports and communicate scheduling status and risks to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis) and/or similar analytical tools for schedule data manipulation.

Recommendations:

• B- degree or Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working with ERP systems like Acumatica to gather relevant production, materials, order data, reporting, etc.
• Experience working with APS systems to gather relevant schedule and planning data for improved efficiency and reporting.
• Experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment specialising in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in aerospace or high-tech manufacturing is advantageous.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work in the fast-growing space industry.
• Niche global market for optical payloads for microsatellites.
• Cutting-edge technology at your fingertips
• A competitive salary
• A friendly working environment.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter.