Production Supervisor

SUMMARY:
A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is seeking to employ a Production Supervisor who is technically strong and can confidently lead a team, manage production priorities and provide practical machining expertise while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Test or recognised qualification as a Fitter & Turner, Machinist, or equivalent.
• 8–10 years’ machining experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment.
• 3–5 years’ supervisory/foreman experience.
• Strong experience with VTLs, conventional lathes, CNC lathes, milling machines and horizontal borers.
• Proven CNC programming, setup and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications.
• Strong leadership, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Computer literacy; experience with ERP/MRP systems will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and prioritise daily and weekly machining activities.
• Supervise, motivate and manage machine shop personnel.
• Allocate work according to machine capacity, skills and production deadlines.
• Provide hands-on technical support and assist with CNC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ensure machinery, tooling and equipment are utilised efficiently.
• Monitor production targets, quality standards, downtime, scrap and rework.
• Conduct first-off inspections and ensure components meet required specifications.
• Enforce health, safety, PPE and housekeeping standards.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and minimise machine downtime.
• Monitor tooling and consumables and control waste.
• Train, coach and mentor machinists, CNC operators and apprentices.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and optimise machining processes.
• Complete production reports and provide regular feedback to management.
• Investigate NCRs and ensure corrective actions are implemented.