Production Supervisor

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced Shift supervisor to manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly department employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. To ensure that product specifications are met with a high standard of quality. To ensure compliance with all standards, policies, regulations, for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Production Supervisor / Management
• Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable
• 3+ Years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment
• 2+ 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)

Responsibilities:

• 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 daily
• 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 with all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence
• Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, 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

Competencies/Skills:

• Problem solving/root cause analysis skills
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate teams to exceed expectations
• Communication
• Planning and organizations skills
• Sense of urgency and accountability
• Customer focus
• Ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment