Production Supervisor

 

Recruiter:

Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PRL000057/LH

Date posted:

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Location: Epping – Western Cape  
Reporting to: Production Manager
Industry: Biotechnology
 
Overall Responsibility: Responsible for supervising the production process (Processing and Packaging). Assist the Production Manager with the planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing. The production supervisor will run the hydrolysis plant so must have sound machine knowledge.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Responsibilities:

KPA1: Planning and Organisation

  • Ensure proper and accurate production planning
  • Supervision of the production process
  • Ensure production schedule is met and cost-effective
  • Make sure products are produced on time and are of good quality
  • Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as needed
  • Ensure optimum use of production resources

KPA2: Stakeholder Management & Engagement
  • Work effectively with other 3rd party suppliers
  • Work cross-functionally with the team to ensure adherence and achievement of key deliverables
  • Supervise team to produce results in line with expectations

KPA3: Compliance and Controls
  • Monitor product standards and implement quality programs
  • Implement and adhere to company policies and procedures
  • Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed

KPA4: Efficiency Optimisation
  • Maximise the efficiency of production lines
  • Problem-solving skills and process development
  • Ensure continual improvement with the overall quality of product

KPA5: Leadership and Supervision
  • Lead and supervise the productions teams ensuring optimal performance
  • Cross-functional alignment
  • Workforce Optimisation
  • Performance Management
  • Consult new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures


Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • 2+ years' experience of working as a Production Supervisor or other similar position
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Engineering
  • A minimum of 2 years experience in a packaging and process supervisory or assisting role
  • Profound experience in using various types of manufacturing machinery and tools
  • Good practical experience with MS Office
  • Experience in the FMCG or Biotechnology industry would be advantageous

Skills/Competencies Required:
  • Good business sense and a professional manner.
  • Sound knowledge of manufacturing.
  • Deadline-driven and results orientated.
  • Solid analytical ability as well as process and interpret data
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Develop good working relationships and trust with various teams
  • Self-motivated and an efficient problem solver
  • Able to handle work pressure.
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

 

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