20 Shift Manager jobs in Eastern Cape
Production Manager
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Carara Agro Processing, established in 2004 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape of South Africa, is rooted in principles of responsibility, reliability, quality, and consistency. Recognized internationally as a world-class operation, the company maintains strong family values and nurtures relationships integral to its success. Carara Agro Processing has expanded its exceptional processing facilities across Southern Africa and has a network of dedicated farmers. The company is committed to processing and exporting high-quality products to global customers.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Production Manager located in Grahamstown. The Production Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the processing facilities. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, ensuring quality control, coordinating with farmers, and overseeing the maintenance of equipment. The Production Manager will also work closely with the management team to implement and improve operational processes, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Qualifications
- Experience in production management, quality control, and scheduling
- Strong organizational, leadership, and team coordination skills
- Technical knowledge of processing equipment and maintenance
- Understanding of safety and regulatory compliance in the agro-processing industry
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A degree in engineering, production management, or a related field is advantageous
- Previous experience in the agro-processing industry is a plus
- Ability to work on-site in Grahamstown and manage the physical demands of the role
Production Manager
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Job Description: Motus Autoworx, a dynamic leader in the vehicle repair industry is looking, is inviting applications from honest, trustworthy, and highly responsible candidates with relevant experience to apply for the position of a Production Manager at our East London branch.
Position Overview: The purpose of the position is to assist the Regional Manager with operation, administration, compliance and the performance management of administrative support staff.
Minimum Experience:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in running a Panel Shop
Minimum Qualification:
- Grade 12
Minimum Requirements:
- Knowledge of TMS/Audatex – advantageous
- Computer literate
- Familiarity with Autobody repair administrative requirements
- Background in compliance and/or health and safety in an autobody environment – advantageous
- Valid unendorsed code 08 driver's license
Job Outputs:
- Managing the achievement of ETA date
- Maintaining focus on moving vehicles timeously
- Planning of job through the system – updating dates on TMS
- Check accuracy on work carried out as per job card
- Ensuring all new parts are fitted correctly to vehicles
- Checking quality in all departments throughout the repair process
- Ensuring cleanliness within the workshop is always maintained
- Adhering to all health and safety requirements (OHSACT)
- Overseeing the overall production operations
- Establishing which jobs should be outsourced vs internal repairs
- Follow up with outstanding parts
- Follow up with outsourced partners for latest ETA
- Communicate all reworks with Manager
- Follow up with repairs and maintenance.
- Ensuring pressure tests are completed and recorded on TMS
Skills and Personal Attributes:
- Good interpersonal skills to support.
- Self-motivated.
- Honest, trustworthy, and highly responsible.
- High ethics and integrity
- Must be able to handle pressure and exhibit good time
- management skills demonstrating a sense of urgency and commitment.
- Be a team player, organized and accurate.
- Attention to detail.
Production Manager
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The ideal candidate, who will report directly to the Factory Manager, will be primarily responsible for the effective management of the daily operations of the animal feed manufacturing plant.
Responsibilities
- Managing an animal feed manufacturing plant and production process
- Management of operating expenses in the feed plant
- Implementation of strategies to achieve profitable goals
- Preparation of budgets of the manufacturing plant
- Effective receipt and dispatch of stock
- Good personnel management in the plant
- Maintenance and repair of all machinery and equipment
- Ensure the plant complies with Occupational Safety and Health
Requirements
- Grade 12 certificate and/or a Production Management Diploma
- 5 years of relevant Production Management experience
- Knowledge of the technical aspects related to the manufacturing plant
- Knowledge of all relevant quality and nutritional standards
- Good leadership and management skills
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Computer literacy with a good knowledge of MS Office
- Knowledge of the technical aspects related to the manufacturing plant
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within one month of the closing date. SSK reserves the right not to fill any position. SSK is an equal-opportunity employer.
Shift Supervisor
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REQUIREMENTS
- Matric (Grade 12) - Mathematics and Science required with a pass at a higher grade
- Certificate in a technical discipline or production-related fields (NQF 5)
- A diploma in a technical discipline or production-related fields (NQF 6) is required
- Trade Test (NQF 5) - advantageous
- Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5) - advantageous
- 5 years of experience in production/ maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment, of which 2 years should be at the supervisory level
- Up to 3 years of experience in working shifts - advantageous
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Production operations and control
- Achieve production targets through the optimum use and application of resources and skills
- Ensures production operational effectiveness, efficiency and quality to achieve targets following timeframes/ schedules
- Ensures open communication channels with relevant departments to ensure the highest standards of product quality are maintained
- Completes, processes and updates all production records and related documentation
- Maintenance operations and control
- Ensures effective and preventative maintenance is performed on all plant/ infrastructure/ equipment as required, to limit potential failure and optimise production processes
- Coordinates first-line maintenance to restrict or prevent plant/ equipment downtime
- Raise job cards for all maintenance work required, ensure work permits are included (work permits for “hot work”, vessel entry and elevated work to be escalated to the manager for approval)
- Approves all job cards after maintenance work is completed successfully
- Ensures that equipment and work areas are safe, maintained by operators, and that housekeeping principles are adhered to at all times
- Compliance
- Operates within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company
- Identifies and reports risks or areas of concern to management within own department and area of responsibility
- Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure
- Strictly adheres to, complies with and assumes responsibility for enforcing Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations toward minimising risk, exposure, incidents or damage to the organization and environment in any form or manner
- Customer service
- Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services
- Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders
- Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values
- Staff supervision
- Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements
- Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals
- In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary
- Ensures ongoing training and development of employees
- Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly
- Cost and financial control
- Contributes to the budget preparation process
- Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources
- Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company's financial guidelines, and reports deviations to the direct manager
- Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs
- OHS requirements
- Inspection and sign off on all safety equipment
- Blood lead counselling for employees with high blood lead levels
- Ensuring that all employees have the correct permits when doing specialised eg, working at heights and confined spaces
- Ensure that all employees have proper sign-off for the tasks that are undertaken
- Ensures that the team wears the correct PPE and uses it correctly to minimise exposure to lead acid dust
- Be aware of all equipment safety issues and be constantly aware of high-speed machinery, which may pose a risk, to ensure the safety of the team and colleagues, and bypass safety systems where necessary for operational reasons
Shift Supervisor
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A vacancy exists in the Operations Department for Shift Supervisor (SS). Reporting to the Restaurant General Manager, the successful incumbent/s will be responsible for supervising team members with respect of policies, procedures and standards on product, administration, hygiene, maintenance, customer service, labour utilization and employee relations and assist the Assistant Restaurant Manager (ARM) and the Restaurant Manager (RGM) as requested.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
? Assist the RGM in the achievement of CHAMPS Standards within the restaurant by ensuring that all employees are focused on exceeding customer expectations for cleanliness, Hospitality, Accuracy, Maintenance, Product and Speed of Service.
? Manage shifts in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures including directing the activities of employees in maximizing sales, operating efficiency and profitability.
? Allocate responsibilities to each employee on shift and monitor performance accordingly.
? Ensure that all employees follow correct maintenance procedures in accordance with the established maintenance roster and advise RGM of any repairs or maintenance required.
? Ensure that controls and procedures are implemented to protect the safety and security of employees, customers, property, and company funds are maintained by all employees on all shifts under supervision.
? Report to the ARM/RGM any aspects of employee relations, customer service, health inspection issues that are likely to affect the operation of the restaurant.
? Assist the ARM/RGM to implement restaurant training programmes for staff to enable them to maximize performance and realize their career potential.
? Support and demonstrate the How We Win Together at KFC principles, acting as a role model and providing leadership with Heart, Smart and Courage.
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
? English Proficiency
? Numeracy Proficiency
? Computer Skills – knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
? Minimum of 12 months in a Management Position
? All Star Certified + Individual Development Plan (IDP) in place
? Grade 12 NQF Level 4 and preferably a suitably related tertiary qualification
? A passion for product quality and the customer service experience, pride in the KFC Brand
Closing date: 12 September 2025
Shift Supervisor - PE
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- We are seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to oversee plant operations, production, and maintenance activities while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality output.
- This role is accountable for leading teams, driving compliance, and delivering against production targets in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12) – Mathematics (HG) preferred
- Diploma in a Technical or Production-related discipline (NQF 6) – Required
- Certificate in Technical or Production fields (NQF 5) – Advantageous
- Trade Test (NQF 5) and/or First Line Management Certificate (NQF 5) – Advantageous
Experience
- 5 years in Production/Maintenance within manufacturing (incl. 2 years supervisory)
- Shift-work exposure (up to 3 years) – Advantageous
Technical & Professional Skills
- Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, ERP, and job-specific systems
- In-depth knowledge of plant production and maintenance processes
- Strong understanding of safety, environmental, and manufacturing regulations
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Proactive, action-oriented, and resilient under pressure
- Strong decision-making, planning, and problem-solving abilities
- Leadership and supervisory capability with a customer-focused mindset
- Production / Manufacturing jobs
Production Filling Manager (FMCG)
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Minimum requirements:
- Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Engineering, or Production/Operations Management.
- Experience: 5+ years’ experience in filling/packaging within beverage or food manufacturing, with at least 3 years proven leadership and supervisory experience.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of filling and packaging equipment. Solid understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards.
- Technical Skills: Computer literate, with intermediate to advanced Excel Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations of filling lines for beverages and similar products.
- Ensure adherence to production schedules and efficiency targets.
- Monitor KPIs such as line efficiency, downtime, yield, and waste.
- Enforce food safety, HACCP, and GMP compliance at all times.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operators and team/line-leaders.
- Collaborate with Quality and Maintenance teams to optimize operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve performance.
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Shift Supervisor (Production and Maintenance)
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- Minimum Requirements Education:
- Matric with Mathematics and Science (Higher Grade passes required)
- Diploma in a Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 6) Required
- Certificate in Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 5) Minimum
- Trade Test (NQF Level 5) Advantageous
- First Line Management Certificate (FLMP) Advantageous
- 5 years experience in Production or Maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment
- Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity
- Up to 3 years experience working shifts Advantageous
- Lead shift activities to ensure production targets are met through efficient use of people and resources
- Maintain high standards of product quality and operational efficiency
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of production records and reports
- Communicate effectively with relevant departments to support smooth production flow
- Coordinate and ensure first-line and preventative maintenance is performed on plant equipment
- Issue and manage job cards, and ensure proper work permits are processed for specialized tasks
- Ensure equipment and plant areas are safely maintained and support strong housekeeping standards
- Sign off completed maintenance work and report any follow-up needs
- Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
- Identify and report operational risks or areas of concern
- Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
- Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability within the team
- Maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
- Represent the plant in relevant meetings and act as a key contact for shift-related matters
- Address operational challenges with problem-solving and integrity
- Lead and motivate shift employees to meet performance expectations
- Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals
- Collaborate with HR on training, development, and employee relations
- Support ongoing upskilling and maintain clear communication across the team
- Support the budgeting process and promote cost-effective use of resources
- Monitor and control expenditures within budget guidelines
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations
- Ensure all employees adhere to PPE and safety procedures
- Conduct regular safety equipment checks and ensure proper sign-off for tasks
- Maintain awareness of high-speed machinery and operational hazards
- Oversee employee readiness and medical compliance (e.g., blood lead levels where applicable)
- Strong understanding of production and maintenance processes in manufacturing
- Working knowledge of relevant safety, health, and compliance regulations
- Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, or job-specific platforms
- Decisive and level-headed under pressure
- Proactive and action-oriented
- Excellent planning and organisational ability
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communicator (both written and verbal)
- Resilient and adaptable
- Able to lead teams and handle conflict situations professionally
- Customer-focused mindset
KFC Market Square - Shift Supervisor
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the RGM in the achievement of CHAMPS Standards within the restaurant by ensuring that all employees are focused on exceeding customer expectations for cleanliness, Hospitality, Accuracy, Maintenance, Product and Speed of Service.
- Manage shifts in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures including directing the activities of employees in maximizing sales, operating efficiency and profitability.
- Allocate responsibilities to each employee on shift and monitor performance accordingly.
- Ensure that all employees follow correct maintenance procedures in accordance with the established maintenance roster and advise RGM of any repairs or maintenance required.
- Ensure that controls and procedures are implemented to protect the safety and security of employees, customers, property, and company funds are maintained by all employees on all shifts under supervision.
- Report to the ARM/RGM any aspects of employee relations, customer service, health inspection issues that are likely to affect the operation of the restaurant.
- Assist the ARM/RGM to implement restaurant training programmes for staff to enable them to maximize performance and realize their career potential.
- Support and demonstrate the How We Win Together at KFC principles, acting as a role model and providing leadership with Heart, Smart and Courage.
Requirements
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
- English Proficiency
- Numeracy Proficiency
- Computer Skills – knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Minimum of 12 months in a Management Position
- All Star Certified + Individual Development Plan (IDP) in place
- Grade 12 NQF Level 4 and preferably a suitably related tertiary qualification
- A passion for product quality and the customer service experience, pride in the KFC Brand!
- Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant jobs
Shift Supervisor- Despatch - Port Elizabeth / Gqeberha
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the RGM in the achievement of CHAMPS Standards within the restaurant by ensuring that all employees are focused on exceeding customer expectations for cleanliness, Hospitality, Accuracy, Maintenance, Product and Speed of Service.
- Manage shifts in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures including directing the activities of employees in maximizing sales, operating efficiency and profitability.
- Allocate responsibilities to each employee on shift and monitor performance accordingly.
- Ensure that all employees follow correct maintenance procedures in accordance with the established maintenance roster and advise RGM of any repairs or maintenance required.
- Ensure that controls and procedures are implemented to protect the safety and security of employees, customers, property, and company funds are maintained by all employees on all shifts under supervision.
- Report to the ARM/RGM any aspects of employee relations, customer service, health inspection issues that are likely to affect the operation of the restaurant.
- Assist the ARM/RGM to implement restaurant training programmes for staff to enable them to maximize performance and realize their career potential.
- Support and demonstrate the How We Win Together at KFC principles, acting as a role model and providing leadership with Heart, Smart and Courage.
Requirements
INHERENT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB
- English Proficiency
- Numeracy Proficiency
- Computer Skills – knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Minimum of 6 months in an All Star Position
- All Star Certified + Individual Development Plan (IDP) in place
- Grade 12 NQF Level 4 and preferably a suitably related tertiary qualification
- A passion for product quality and the customer service experience, pride in the KFC Brand!
- Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant jobs