Shift Supervisor (Plate Making)

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Shift Supervisor in the Plate Making department to control plant operations and resources, including production and maintenance, to achieve production targets and maintain optimal product quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve production targets through the optimal use of resources and team capabilities.
• Ensure production efficiency, effectiveness, and quality in line with schedules and targets.
• Maintain open communication with relevant departments to ensure high product quality standards.
• Complete and maintain all production records and related documentation accurately.

• Ensure effective preventative maintenance is carried out on plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Coordinate first-line maintenance to minimise downtime and disruptions.
• Raise and manage job cards for maintenance work, ensuring required permits are in place.
• Approve job cards upon successful completion of maintenance tasks.
• Ensure equipment and work areas are safe and that housekeeping standards are consistently maintained.

• Operate in line with company controls and procedures to maintain operational integrity.
• Identify and report risks or concerns within their area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal procedures.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental legislation to minimise risk and incidents.

• Maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve problems effectively while demonstrating integrity and professionalism.

• Ensure employees have signed performance agreements.
• Monitor and evaluate employee performance through regular appraisals.
• Work with HR to identify development needs and implement improvement plans.
• Support ongoing training and development initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters fairly and efficiently.

• Contribute to the budgeting process.
• Promote efficient and responsible use of financial and operational resources.
• Monitor and control expenditure in line with budgets and company guidelines.
• Report deviations and identify opportunities to reduce costs.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Certificate in a technical or production-related field (NQF 5)
• Diploma in a technical or production-related field (NQF 6) – advantageous
• Trade Test (NQF 5) – advantageous
• First Line Management qualification (NQF 5) – advantageous
• Supervisory development programme – advantageous

• Up to 5 years’ experience in production or maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience required

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, and other relevant software)
• Strong knowledge of plant production and maintenance processes and procedures
• Understanding of applicable legislation, safety standards, and manufacturing regulations
• Effective verbal and written communication skills