Avery Dennison · Gauteng, South Africa

Team Leader Production Shift Supervisor

Gauteng, South AfricaFull-timeManager or leadManufacturing & Production

Listed on Avery Dennison’s official careers site. Posted October 29, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.

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Job description

OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS

DISPATCH

FUNCTIONS

  • Ensure that daily delivery targets are met
  • Ensure correct labeling and packaging of the finished product
  • Ensure that the correct procedure for handling deliveries is adhered to in respect of: The necessary quality checks have been done on selected consignments The correct documentation is issued On time deliveries Ensure Transport Management System is consistently followed Reconciliation of system versus actual deliveries daily Customer claims and collections completed according to Salesforce procedure STOCK CONTROL Manage consumables for daily consumption
  • Ensure that the correct procedure for handling raw materials is adhered to in respect of: Consumption Return to rack location
  • Monitor and control master roll and slit stock by: Accurate cycle counts on an at least monthly basis Investigations done on inventory deviations, and the necessary supporting corrective action in terms of adjustments and investigations completed.

Effectively control scrap

  • Implement a plan to re-evaluate products in hold and defect locations continuously
  • Ensure scrap product is correctly and responsibly disposed off when necessary Managing drivers and vehicles Ensuring vehicle licencing, driver's licenses and PDP renewals are in order
  • Ensure that all vehicles are serviced as per vehicle specification
  • Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned weekly
  • Ensure daily inspections on delivery vehicles and forklifts.
  • Report any deviations on the condition of the vehicles or equipment and action any repairs PRODUCTIVITY: Ensure that daily production targets are met
  • Ensure that slitter utilization is maximized
  • Ensure that manpower is optimally deployed Continuously search for opportunities to increase productivity in conjunction with the Automated Recording System for Finishing System QUALITY ASSURANCE: Ensuring product quality standards are upheld Corrective action in respect of discrepancies or non conformances
  • Coordinate with the Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the final product quality
  • Investigate customer complaints or product concerns and rectify the issues effectively ELS: Actively identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementations thereof.

Proactively identifying and implementing manufacturing operational expenses reductions. Continuous focus on 5S.

EHS

Zero tolerance approach on basic PPE compliance Ensure that all Company Safety policies are adhered to at all times Constant Focus on reporting and corrective action on near misses, unsafe acts/conditions and behaviors Ongoing focus on safety improvements

KEY COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED FOR ROLE: Aligning Performance for Success Building Partnership Coaching Customer Focus Decision-Making Facilitating change Initiating Action Managing conflict Planning and Organizing

Qualifications

Through knowledge and understanding of operations procedures and processes. Leadership skills Computer Literacy- Microsoft office suite (Excel – Essential) Warehouse Inventory Managements system experience (E.g. MFGPro/ Nautilus/ Manhattan/ SAP) Excellent Communication skills-written and verbal Ability to think proactively Reliable, dependable and responsible Report writing skills Numerical skills Management skills Medically fit Accuracy Efficiency Identification of staff development needs.

Formal Qualifications

Grade 12 Operations/Engineering/Production Management qualification Pre-Requisite Experience: 3-5 years’ experience within the manufacturing industry Minimum 3 years’ experience leading teams at Supervisory level Knowledge and understanding of ELS and continuous improvement initiatives an advantage Please note that if you have not heard from the HR Department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

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