SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Production Supervisor required for a reputable company based in East London
Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Production Supervisor / Management
- Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable
Job Requirements:
- ± 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;
- ± 2 or more years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production environment;
- Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed
- Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001
- Experience with computer applications such as: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Key responsibilities:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment. Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility;
- Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost;
- Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed, assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis;
- Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor;
- Direct and execute daily production requirements;
- Meet or exceed productivity goals. Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard;
- Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met;
- Maintain full compliance of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;
- Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;
- Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.
- Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skills
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work place, follow safety rules, utilise appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator;
- Building effective teams to support continuous improvement;
- Conduct constructive production and safety meetings
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
