Die Cutting Supervisor (64690)

Job title: Die Cutting Supervisor
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month + Superb Benefits
Location: Durban
Job published: 05 May 2026
Job ID: 64690

Job Description

A well-established and growing packaging and security printing company seeks an experienced Die cutting Supervisor basedin Mobeni to oversee the die cutting operations within the punching department.

 

Qualifications/Experience required:

  • Packaging/Carton Machine Minder Trade
  • Trade Training Instructor Certificate would be preferable
  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience as a supervisor with minimum of 5 years' experience within the print/packaging industry.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that the die cutting process is conducted efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
  • Regularly checking and maintaining the die cutting machines to ensure they operate smoothly and produce high-quality products.
  • Keeping track of production timelines and ensuring that the machines are running at capacity.
  • Addressing any mechanical or operational issues that arise during production.
  • Adhering to safety regulations and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Providing guidance and support to new employees in the die cutting department.
  • Ensuring that all operations comply with the company's policies and procedures.
  • Achieving the set production goals and meeting deadlines for orders.
  • Report, investigate, and ensure closure of any incidents.
  • Oversee labour control, discipline, and utilization; ensure machines are properly manned based on priorities.
  • Report absenteeism, conduct ongoing counselling for high absenteeism, and verify accurate clocking for payroll.
  • Enforce correct break times, approve overtime only with operations manager agreement, and arrange multi-skilling training for staff on all equipment.
  • Ensure all resources are available for upcoming work tickets, report short productions.
  • Confirm machines and jobs run per plan, including correct job sequences, quantities, machine usage, and target achievement.
  • Verify daily output and quality checks, investigate and report discrepancies, and collect data on quality, production, and downtime.
  • Communicate job priorities, urgencies, and schedules to the team; pass on issues related to jobs or machines to relevant supervisors.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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