Final Assembly Production Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Final Assembly Production Supervisor - Pulley Plant

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Proven track record in a Final Assembly production environment, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a related supervisory and/or foreman position.

Red Seal Fitter & Turner qualification will be advantageous.

Ability to read and interpret mechanical machining and assembly drawings.

Proven understanding and practical application of ISO tolerance tables.

Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and experience in administering Safety, Health and Environmental requirements.

Knowledge of current labour legislation and basic Industrial Relations (IR) procedures.

Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, is essential.

Syspro knowledge will be advantageous.

Good verbal and written English communication skills at all levels.

Must be willing and able to workday and night shifts as operational requirements dictate.

Ability to manage stock and effectively utilise the stores requisition process.

Excellent technical machine knowledge, supported by a proven practical track record.
BEHAVIOURAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

Excellent planning and organisational skills.

Ability and willingness to work extended hours when operational requirements dictate.

Resourceful and efficient when working under pressure.

Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.

Demonstrated record of personal growth, achievement and continuous development.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Leadership
Lead by example and demonstrate visible, positive leadership to all employees within the area of responsibility.
Communication
Support and guide subordinates through workplace challenges. Demonstrate the ability to train employees in both technical and supervisory skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
Production & Personnel Management

Supervise and control all personnel within the Final Assembly area.

Manage workload allocation and ensure effective utilisation of employees.

Monitor and control employee timekeeping and attendance.

Ensure production targets and customer deadlines are achieved.

Coordinate work activities to ensure an efficient production flow.
Quality Control

Inspect products to verify compliance with applicable drawings, specifications and quality requirements.

Ensure completed assemblies meet the required technical and quality standards.

Identify defects and coordinate corrective action where required.
Stores & Materials

Order bearings and other required components from Stores.

Manage stock requirements within the area of responsibility.

Ensure that the correct stores requisition procedures are followed.

Monitor material availability to prevent unnecessary production delays.
Logistics & Pulley Movement

Manage and coordinate the loading and offloading of trucks, including the correct marking and identification of pulleys.

Coordinate truck requirements with the Pulley Plant Production Superintendent and Logistics Department.

Coordinate the movement of pulleys to and from external processes, including lagging and heat treatment.
Repair Pulley Operations

Coordinate the repair pulley process to ensure that customer deadlines are met.

Strip and clean repair pulleys and assess the components requiring repair or replacement.

Determine the scope of repair work required.

Identify and coordinate the manufacture or replacement of components where required.

Sketch components, including accurate dimensions, for parts requiring manufacture, such as shafts and other pulley components.

Provide the required technical information to Sales and Engineering for quotation purposes.

Coordinate the assembly of repaired pulleys.

Ensure completed repaired pulleys are prepared and coordinated for delivery to the customer.
Scrap & Housekeeping

Identify and coordinate the scrapping of obsolete or uneconomical pulleys and components in accordance with Company procedures.

Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organisation within the Final Assembly area.

Ensure that safety, quality and operational standards are consistently maintained.