Position Summary:
The Shift Supervisor is responsible and accountable for optimum functioning of their shift, to ensure production targets are managed daily whilst generating minimum waste. They will oversee all functions including equipment, machinery, product, quality, and staffing. They are accountable to the Production Manager.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Production outputs, waste, off-spec, and absenteeism
Manage full production force
Ensuring minor breakdowns and faults are attended to and resolved quickly
Ensuring all safety procedures are adhered to whilst on shift
Staff management and supervision
Production and Shift Handover
Fully understand production status and or requirements before taking over a shift – attend the shift change meetings on a daily basis.
Ensure shift changes are systematically carried out daily and recorded as per checklist procedure
Understand the dynamics of Production planning and impact on lead times
Ensure BOMS are issued in advance and changes are explained to the relevant personnel
Ensure work in progress BOMS are issued to the small pack weighers in advance
Ensure integrity of completed BOMS before returning to Production Manager
Report output, waste, absenteeism, online, downtime, breakdown, grade change, and clean-down hours on a daily basis
Ensure daily Production targets are achieved in line with set performance targets for each grade
Ensure daily waste is minimized and is in line with company performance targets below 1.5%
Ensure proper and accurate production records are maintained and signed off daily
Manage and control efforts as per procedures and work instructions
Co-ordinate re-work and re-blends efforts with Logistics
Co-ordinate location movement of Finished goods, Raw materials, and waste
Production and Logistics
Maintain the integrity of company assets at all times, including materials
Ensure short interval controls (SIC's) are carried out for each Production run and duly signed off.
Ensure total raw material input reasonably equates to total FG output as part of stock control efforts.
Manage and control usage of consumables – degreaser, gloves, rags, etc.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Report minor and major breakdowns during the shift to Maintenance
Complete the maintenance checklist on a daily basis with NCR comments duly signed off
Issue maintenance tag to maintenance department for corrective action and or repairs
Manage and control the calibration of all scales on site to ensure ongoing accuracy
Recommend any changes that contribute to continuous improvement efforts
SHEQ Responsibilities
Ensure compliance to OSHACT and legal requirements are followed
Manage and control safety, health, and environmental procedures
Ensure strict lock out procedures and records are followed and maintained daily
Maintain and manage any emergency response as part of risk management
Ensure the site security procedures are in place and are not breached at all times
Manage and control effective housekeeping objectives as per the procedures in place
Ensure that all employees comply with the use of PPE in the work environment
Ensure that the checklist is completed for checking (indicators, oil cooling units, chillers, and compressors) on a daily basis
Human Resource Responsibilities
Ensure accurate records of absenteeism and timekeeping are maintained and duly signed off
Co-ordinate and assist with skills development and training teams of employees
Manage and control risk elements such as fire, and spillage, etc. as per the procedure
Manage and control the influences of alcohol and or drug on duty or reporting on as per procedure
Manage incidents of IOD on duty and ensure all relevant procedures are followed and completed in the event of injury on duty
Advise management on any potential risks to the safety, health, environment; or any threat to the company and where possible act to mitigate these risks
Training and developing direct reports
Active involvement in ensuring training, mentoring, and cross-training is actively done in the plant
General
Ensure records and documents are updated and effectively filled and maintained; complete all admin tasks related to running of the shift as required by management
Recommend any changes that may contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Team-player working as part of a wider team
Demonstrate professional, ethical, and leadership qualities through actions and behaviour.
Promote team efforts to build a strong working relationship amongst staff.
Promote leadership and training of all employees
Improve processes and policies in support of organisational goals.
Monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures
Liaising with management as required
Assist with ISO9001:2008 objectives in terms of training and implementation
Assist with any project work required
Skills and Experience
NQF3/4
N3 Electrical and Mechanical
Diploma in Supervisory Management
ISO/IATF knowledge
Introduction to PVC course training would be advantageous
Experience in Quality control
Low level maintenance skills and knowledge
Plastics manufacturing
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
A minimum of 5 years experience training and mentoring junior staff
Hands-on experience in solving technical problems and the ability to troubleshoot
Hands-on experience in resolving minor breakdowns
Strong communicator, able to lead and manage teams and encourage high performance
Basic IT literacy for reporting purposes and willingness to learn
Well spoken and professional
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to perform under pressure
Please note that the factory is in operation 24/7 and position works alternate day and night shifts on a 12-hour shift pattern with a compressed working week of 4 days on 2 days off.
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