Production Supervisor

 

Recruiter:

Maxe

Job Ref:

FX-2022-0002593

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R250000 Per Annum


SUMMARY:
To supervise the safe execution of all activities in the Manufacturing processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SHE: 

  • Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
  • Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
  • Address workplace hazards and risks
  • Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
  • Conduct Toolbox, Safety Alerts and/or any other Safety information to teams.
  • Implement, maintain, improve and promote 5S in the workplace

Production Management: 

  • Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
  • Set and adjust manufacturing/production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
  • Control the manufacturing process
  • Plan, Lead, Organise and Control resources in your department/s.
  • Ensure optimal plant efficiencies to achieve demand output.
  • Meet daily/weekly and monthly targets.
  • Management of WIP on areas in accordance with max. a shift worth of work.
  • Generate CIP ideas and drive this concept with your teams.
  • Plant efficiency must be continually reviewed to ensure optimal usage of resources.

Quality Management System: 

  • Comply with the requirements of the Manufacturing Quality Systems
  • Achieve PPM targets
  • Monitor FIRST - OFF / LAST - OFF Production parts in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept
  • Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to product rejections
  • Take ownership and accountability of producing good quality products.
  • Promote quality accountability within departments amongst employees.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality related issues.

Policies & Procedures: 

  • Ensure implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Policies and Procedures

Customer Relations: 

  • Communicate and liaise with internal customers
  • Ensure that accurate ETA’s are provided and met.

People Supervision: 

  • Ensure an enabling climate/culture
  • Effective and efficient communication to staff, peers and management.
  • Supervise the team to achieve work unit objectives
  • Plan allocation of labour within area of responsibility
  • Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
  • Conduct outcomes-based assessments
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels

Materials: 

  • Conduct the monthly stock take
  • Identify and process waste
  • Effectively manage minimal usage of raw materials, consumables and PPE.

Maintenance: 

  • Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning
  • Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and services
  • First-line maintenance should be handled by you and your teams.

Reporting: 

  • Update the Shift Production results
  • Report on production and machinery downtime
  • Attending of relevant meetings

 

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