Shift Manager – Qpro Feeds x1
- Company: VKB Group (Qpro Feeds)
- Location: Bethlehem, Free State
- Department: Production / Manufacturing
- Post Date: 17 April 2026
- Closing Date: 24 April 2026
Job Overview
The Shift Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating production activities within an animal feed manufacturing plant. The role ensures that production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and cost controls are achieved during assigned shifts.
This is a hands-on leadership role with accountability for plant performance, especially during night and weekend shifts.
Job Purpose
To lead and manage a production shift by coordinating staff, monitoring equipment, and ensuring efficient, safe, and cost-effective manufacturing of animal feed in line with company standards and production targets.
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations
- Supervise full production process during assigned shift
- Monitor equipment performance and production flow
- Ensure production targets (volume, quality, uptime, cost) are met
- Track and report downtime (man, machine, system)
- Adjust workflow and resolve production issues
Team Leadership
- Lead and coordinate production staff
- Assign tasks and monitor performance
- Ensure staff understand expectations and targets
- Manage shift handovers and communication
Planning & Reporting
- Monitor actual production vs planned targets
- Complete shift production reports and records
- Provide feedback in daily production meetings
- Maintain accurate production documentation
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Ensure compliance with safety and company procedures
- Report risks, incidents, and quality issues
- Enforce operational and safety standards
Quality Control
- Identify and report quality problems
- Maintain product quality standards
- Enforce ISO-related systems and procedures
Continuous Improvement
- Monitor workflow efficiency and process control points
- Implement improvements and cost-saving initiatives
- Resolve equipment and process malfunctions
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience in an animal feed plant
- Hands-on technical or troubleshooting experience (advantageous)
- Knowledge of ISO 14000, 14001, and 9001 systems
- Experience leading a production team (feed industry preferred)
- English literacy (reading and writing required)
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends
Skills Required
- Strong leadership and team management
- Analytical and organisational ability
- Problem-solving skills
- Industrial relations understanding
- Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
- Computer literacy
- Assertiveness and self-drive
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to detail and work pride
Company Values (VKB Group)
- Humble
- Hungry
- Bold
- Smart
- Team Player
Important Notes
- Full accountability during assigned shifts (including overnight/weekends)
- Strong focus on production efficiency, safety, and quality compliance
- Employment equity principles apply
- Applications may close early at employer discretion