Packaging Supervisor

Position Vacant:                 Packaging Supervisors

Function:                            Supply Chain

Location:                            Port Moresby

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

Main Duties will include:

• 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.

• 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.
• Ensure compliance of HACCP, GMP and ISO procedures.

• Identify, resolve and document problem to prevent similar problems from occurring.
• Advise the immediate supervisor in all aspects relating to packaging line equipment. Details of processes and conditions, wastage and manpower utilization including cleaning & safety.
• Advise the superior on how to improve the efficiencies of the packaging lines. Processes and modifications required for easier operation to improve capacity & wastage.
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Adhere strictly to labour rules and safety regulations.
• Recommend for promotion, transfer, discharge and termination of subordinates.
• Manage and control the general labour work.

• Check and calculate raw materials usage daily.
• Organize good housekeeping in the packaging department.
• Plan annual leave for the operators vis-à-vis production need.
• 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

• Preferably bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.

• 3 -5 years’ experience in a manufacturing, especially FMCG 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 & Excel)
• Planned/Preventive Maintenance (PM) system.

To apply, please submit your application to the link

HERE

Note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 2nd January 2026