Shift Manager (Operations/Engineering)

PRODUCTION/QUALITY
Deliver Quality Products according to standards
Follow and prepare machines for preventative maintenance planning
Drive efficient output and overall equipment effectiveness
Check correct specifications are available on the shop floor according to the sequencing plan
Verify all first round to standard

PLANS
Create and implement Contingency Plans in the event of breakdowns, material delays or modifications/upgrades to machinery
Implement corrective Actions Plans to improve quality and throughput
Monitor adherence to production schedule

AGREEMENTS/REPORTS/DOCUMENTATION
30 minutes before shift to do a component floor check
Scan all components to verify manual vs automatic is in line
Lead the shiftily managers handover to ensure swiftly start of new shift and complete document for records
Create Production Performance Report and complete KPI's according to company standards hourly, daily and monthly
Conduct Layered Process Audits, meetings & House Keeping audit daily
Authenticate the certification matrix of all operators as displayed

COSTS/LOSSES 
Coordinating the utilisation of employees to minimise the impact on costs i.e., multiskilling
Plan and coordinate manning levels according to Industrial Engineering and HR standards
Reduce re-work and scrap generation in area of responsibility

SYSTEMS
Manage the validation of all materials consumed in the production process and adherence to dispositioning process on relevant system
Verify that recipes are compliant and are available for production on Shop floor systems
Complete data points according to quality specification on Quality Data System

MANAGEMENT
Provide associates with relevant means and ability to fulfil duties to their full potential by using My Leadership principals
Facilitate the closing of Training and development gaps as identified
Mentoring, coaching, motivating, reward and recognition of associates
Hold associates accountable for performs, deliverables and behaviour through the appropriate disciplinary process

ESH
Adherence and comply to OHS & EHS policies & procedures
Conducting regular inspections to identify risks & implement corrective actions
Maintain good housekeeping practices through implementation of 5S
Ensure implementation and application of legal requirements as well as internal standards for ESH
Demonstrate exemplary personal behaviour in ESH and motivate others

Requirements:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Operations Management, Business Management or Engineering 
- 5 - 6 years manufacturing experience in relevant field
- Project and/or Process Experience
- Leadership Experience of approx. 3 years of a medium size group of employees