Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company which develops, produces, and sells Health&Medical, Consumer Tissue and Professional Hygiene products and solutions and has a strong global presence. We are looking for a Shift Production Team Leader to join our Manufacturing site in Pinetown reporting directly to the Production Manager. This opportunity is great for an individual who has strong production experience, is passionate about what they do, and has the ability to add value and walk the path in growing our business with us! About the Role The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, controlling, and leading production within specific production areas, conducting auditing, quality control, and the control of raw materials and packaging. You will also see to the requisitioning, printing, and controlling of labels. Over and above, you will be responsible for the quality of manufactured products and manage the performance of individual team members. What You Will Do Responsible for the ordering and receiving of material/component as per the daily/weekly production plan. Controlling of material usage variances i.e. input vs output. Returning of all unused material to Raw Material Stores for credit. Responsible for stock-count at the end of the month. Plan all end of run changeovers to make the most efficient use of machinery and resources. Perform in-process quality checks at defined frequencies, ensuring that the product surpasses the minimum required quality levels. Report all deviances from acceptable standards immediately and take appropriate action to quarantine suspect stock and rectify the problems. Ensure that all personnel under direct control and other persons entering the factory area maintain GMP conditions. Record and investigate all materials and labor variances daily. Develop methods to reduce all wastage within areas under direct control. Authorize the release of the finished product for shipping, i.e. signing off shipping tickets. Ensure the Barcode Verifier is calibrated as per the relevant work instruction. Ensure the master sample file is kept up to date concerning new labels that are designed. Make sure the completed requisitions are timeously sent to Raw Material Stores for data capture. Who You Are Must have Matric. Must have a Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering/relevant Trade Test. Minimum of 5 years manufacturing/production line experience in a same or similar role. Relevant experience working in continuous improvement initiatives i.e LEAN, TPM, WCM. Must have knowledge of HSE and Quality management systems. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Package. You are result orientated with a high sense of urgency and proactive. Must have strong leadership&coaching skills. Must have good numerical skills with analytical and numerical reasoning ability. Experience and ability to work and communicate with all levels within the organization. What We Can Offer You Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-being, provides meaning to everything we do. Working at Essity means a chance to improve well-being for people and opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to an organization where you feel valued and supported to grow, and challenged to generate business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us. Location Pinetown, South Africa Together, we are improving lives, every day. Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic, and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. #J-18808-Ljbffr