We have an immediate requirement for a Packaging Supervisor – Lae, to join our Packaging Team in Lae, reporting to the Packaging Manager.

 

The Packaging Supervisor ensures to utilize all available resources (manpower, equipment, material & process information) to plan, organize, and delegate responsibilities in control packaging operation of one shift team to achieve the production plans in terms of the required quantity output and quality specifications at the desired efficiency and productivity levels.

 

Main Duties will include:

 

Fulfill production in packaging as planned

Ensure packaging lines are prepared according to production plan. Identify, resolve and document problem encountered by packaging. Request for the required raw materials to be used during the shift and organise and arrange technicians to operate machine in order to achieve the set target. To follow up and adjust daily packaging plan in order to meet the weekly target and also the short-term plan. Check preventive maintenance program for each machine in packaging hall.

 

Ensure the machines are available and reliable for production

Planning and assigning the first line maintenance, cleaning and quality control tasks effectively to each team member for each job station. Link team performance and line productivity to an individual's performance to evaluate each team member. Collect equipment information, analyze and issue work order request form to engineering department according to priorities, follow-up on execution of task and provide feedback. Check and supervise the operation of equipment according to technical Instruction, to ensure it is functioning without abnormalities. Supervise engineering support shift technicians to ensure machine abnormalities/break downs are attended swiftly to minimize down time. To ensure compliance of HACCP, GMP and ISO procedures.

 

Generate daily production report, downtime report

To identify, resolve and document problem to prevent similar problems from occurring. To advise the immediate supervisor in all aspects relating to packaging line equipment. Details of processes and conditions, wastage and manpower utilization including cleaning & safety. To advise the superior on how to improve the efficiencies of the packaging lines. Processes and modifications required for easier operation to improve capacity & wastage. To support subordinators in case of machine problems or work facilities. Check the quality of raw material, and feedback any problem/defects to QC department, register these and follow up to ensure problem is resolved. Evaluating operator’s performance and recommending training needs. To establish relevant technical reports daily performance report (efficiency, utilization, performance, wastage, raw material consumption). Do daily production stock reconciliation and evaluate material and product losses.

 

Staff training and development

Assist in identifying training needs for all packaging technicians. Assist in planning, organizing and delivering on job training to staff to improve competency levels targeting a multi-skilled & multi-tasked work force. Provide continual coaching on the job.

 

General management

To adhere strictly to labour rules and safety regulations. To recommend for promotion, transfer, discharge and termination of subordinates. To manage and control the general labour work. To check and calculate raw materials usage daily. To organize good housekeeping in the packaging department. To plan annual leave for the operator’s vis-à-vis production need. To coordinate with personnel department for staffs benefits. To supply and enforce the use of safety equipment for all subordinates. To train/develop the operational/QC know-how and maintenance skill of all subordinates.

 

Qualification & Experience

University degree in Engineering or Science. Previous experience in a manufacturing, especially food/beverage industry. Supervisory experience is an advantage. Knowledge of Assembly Line Production requirements (efficiency, productivity & quality) Management & Quality systems (TPM, GMP, HACCP, ISO) Supervisory skills (team leader, good communicator, planning & organization skills) Machine operation, housekeeping and front-line maintenance skills. Analytical skills in trouble shooting. Computing skills (MS Word & Excell)

To apply, please forward your CV’s and Letter of Application to the link provided

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Screening applies to all received CVs.

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  25th August 2025