Night Shift Supervisor

SUMMARY:
This senior position requires a qualified person with 5 years’ supervisor experience in the manufacturing of stainless/mild steel components in an automotive manufacturing environment. A tertiary technical qualification is a requirement. AUTOMOTIVE Manufacturing Industry experience is essential.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• Matriculated
• Relevant Technical qualification is an advantage.
• 5 years’ supervisor experience in manufacturing of stainless/mild steel components in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Must be results-driven, delivery-focused with excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of relevant automotive industry customer specifics e.g. processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation
• Must have an understanding of the stainless/mild steel business as well as manufacturing processes and controls
• Proven record of achieving corporate objectives
• Analytical thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Safety conscious and professional
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to share knowledge and train staff 
• Entrepreneurial mindset with good time management skills
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, plan and organise work to meet objectives
• Project management skills
• Relationship building and team leadership skills
• Facilitation / Training skills
• Computer skills (e.g. MS Office)

• To manufacture steel components correctly and to establish 100% compliance with customer requirements.
• To manage staff compliment to ensure performance and consistency
• Assisting in the provision of a safe working environment in accordance with the OHSA
• Manage production Job screens/train new employees
• Control/Manage incoming/reprints/cancel/scrap of, works orders/parts to/on production floor.
• Manage the balance production teams daily (absentees/skills)

• Reviewing performance measurement systems and procedures for all operators
• Achieve daily production targets
• Manage unplanned critical machine downtime and ensure backup systems are in place with minimal downtime.
• Maintain Housekeeping daily.
• Manage production Job screens in all areas. And provide training to new employees.
• Control/manage incoming/reprints/cancel/scrap of, works orders/parts to/on production floor. (with the planning department.)
• Manage and balance production teams daily (absentees/skills).
• Record and report daily production figures
• Fault finding/Troubleshooting on Production Floor
• Assist in managing daily production meeting
• Maintain Quality standards on production Floor
• Assist in analyse Production efficiency and action to reach the target
• Production planning of overtime for all operators on the production floor including staff.
• Ensure operators are aware of their production targets and communicate to them their productivity made thus far.
• Monitor production flow and systems.
• Reduce rework and Scarp.
• Complete production monitoring records.
• Apply 7 Quality Basics rules.
• Stop at defect rule to be followed as per SOP/ work station video.
• Identify improvement opportunities.
• Adhere to Corrective and Preventive actions implemented and report on effectiveness/ and or progress,
• Fully cooperate with Business Management System internal and external Auditor during Process, Product and Systems audits.
• 7S or Housekeeping of area during and after shift.
• Conducting research on industry trends relating to operations improvements, new technologies, measurement equipment, etc
• Assisting in the provision of a safe working environment for all employees in accordance with the regulations of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 by:
• Contribute to the effectiveness & efficiency of the Safety and Environmental Management System
• Taking reasonable care for your own and others workplace health and safety
• Respond to actual emergency situations.
• Reporting all workplace hazards
• Reporting all incidents and near misses
• Adhering to all HSE policies and procedures.
• Participating in the Safety Management Program when required, including regular training/ toolbox talks.
• Knowledge of relevant Automotive Industry Customer Specifics (e.g. processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and legislation)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and controls
• Proven record of achieving corporate objectives
• Possess good computer skills, in particular, familiarity with MRP/ERP systems Production System
• Have exposure to Sales & Operations Planning processes.
• Possess strong planning, problem-solving and analytical skills and a numerate approach to management.

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