Assistant Production Supervisor - PP Woven Bags

About the role

A manufacturer in Harare, Zimbabwe is looking for an Assistant Production Supervisor to support the production of PP woven bags. The role covers day-to-day supervision of production and printing operations, machine operation and maintenance, quality checks and production planning.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in supervising daily production and ensure production targets are met.
• Produce PP woven bags to specification and quality standards, and monitor printing operations for colour, design, print quality and registration.
• Operate, monitor and adjust production and printing machinery; carry out basic troubleshooting and general maintenance, and assist with preventive maintenance.
• Report major mechanical and electrical faults to the Production Supervisor or Maintenance team.
• Monitor processes to minimise downtime, waste and rejected products, and conduct routine quality checks.
• Ensure correct handling of raw materials and keep production areas clean, organised and safe.
• Help with production planning, work allocation and employee deployment, and train new staff on operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate production, machine and downtime records, and support investigations into production problems and corrective actions.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Control, Stores and Maintenance teams.

Required profile

• Diploma in Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2-3 years' experience in PP woven bag manufacturing.
• Practical experience in PP woven bag printing is essential.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience in machine maintenance, troubleshooting and fault identification.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control and workplace health and safety.