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Finishing Supervisor

Finishing Supervisor

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Mill Ngodwana
Division:  Production
Posting date:  8 Apr 2026
Closing date:  22 Apr 2026

We are hiring!

 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

 

We’re on the lookout for a Finishing Supervisor to direct and supervise the duties of the Winder and Wrapline operators (4).

 

As a Finishing Supervisor you will be responsible for:

  • Ensure safe operation of Winder and Wrapline at all times: Enforces safe practices and corrects unsafe behaviours immediately.
  • Maintain production throughput at required pace: Ensures smooth, continuous flow aligned with production targets.
  • Manage and resolve Winder and Wrapline issues: Includes clearing wrapline faults and responding quickly to operational disruptions.
  • Coordinate breakdown response with engineering and production teams: Ensures timely reporting and completion of maintenance activities.
  • Ensure product quality standards are met: Prevents wrapping of damaged reels and works with QC to minimise shrinkage and rejections.
  • Monitor and manage reel flow to warehouse: Communicates with warehouse personnel to ensure efficient product movement.
  • Maintain housekeeping and a clean work environment: Ensures equipment and floors are free of broke and hazards.
  • Complete shift reports and track equipment performance: Includes downtime reporting and documenting equipment failures for continuous improvement.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science and N3 Pulp and Paper.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Wrapline, Newsprint, Winder and Core cutter operations.
  • Supervisory experience will be advantageous.
  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office or similar systems).

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
  • Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
  • Opportunities to travel.
  • Market leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.

We are hiring!

 

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

 

We’re on the lookout for a Finishing Supervisor to direct and supervise the duties of the Winder and Wrapline operators (4).

 

As a Finishing Supervisor you will be responsible for:

  • Ensure safe operation of Winder and Wrapline at all times: Enforces safe practices and corrects unsafe behaviours immediately.
  • Maintain production throughput at required pace: Ensures smooth, continuous flow aligned with production targets.
  • Manage and resolve Winder and Wrapline issues: Includes clearing wrapline faults and responding quickly to operational disruptions.
  • Coordinate breakdown response with engineering and production teams: Ensures timely reporting and completion of maintenance activities.
  • Ensure product quality standards are met: Prevents wrapping of damaged reels and works with QC to minimise shrinkage and rejections.
  • Monitor and manage reel flow to warehouse: Communicates with warehouse personnel to ensure efficient product movement.
  • Maintain housekeeping and a clean work environment: Ensures equipment and floors are free of broke and hazards.
  • Complete shift reports and track equipment performance: Includes downtime reporting and documenting equipment failures for continuous improvement.

 

What are we looking for?

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science and N3 Pulp and Paper.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Wrapline, Newsprint, Winder and Core cutter operations.
  • Supervisory experience will be advantageous.
  • Basic computer literacy (MS Office or similar systems).

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
  • Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
  • Opportunities to travel.
  • Market leading leave benefits.
  • Employee wellbeing benefits.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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