Production SupervisorMy client, in the manufacturing industry, is looking to employ a Production Supervisor for their branch in Kempton Park. The ideal candidate will manage the conversion of product from raw material state into finished goods product in the most efficient cost-effective manner according to internationally benchmarked standards and practices.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Liaising with factory manager regarding customer demand. (Pacer Plan)Planning and scheduling production in line in accordance with the pacer plan and any changes in customer demand.Communicating planning schedules effectively with Team leaders and team members.Ensure short interval controls are performed at the correct times to ensure production targets are met, and inventory is in place.Ensure 100% MPSP and 95% PSA performance.Re-scheduling production based on customer demand changes, unforeseen plant/component breakdown or shortages by liaising with the Factory Manager and discussing changes with the Team leaders and team members.Monitor production progress by discussing production plan achievement with Team leaders and team members daily. Follow up actions through daily documented Green area meeting.Identify production problems and discuss possible solutions with Team leaders and key team members to achieve plan achievements.Monitor production output daily and implement actions to improve performance should performance vary from accepted production levels.Develop medium to long term actions to improve production performance, and reduce variability through a process of continuous improvement.QualityEnsure that acceptable quality levels are maintained according to acceptable standards.Ensure that employees are trained and aware of standards required.Motivate employees to improve quality of products in manufacturing.Review and implement corrective actions to eliminate quality deficiencies by reviewing rejects, rework, and customer returns daily.Institute corrective actions timeously to prevent possible losses to the company and disruptions to customers.Reduce quality defects by 50% annually (Daily Focus).Develop actions to reduce reject, rework and customer return rates with a focus on employee involvement and development of a positive quality culture.Condition of Plant Equipment and Safety of EmployeesDiscuss major planned maintenance requirements with the Factory Manager with a view to improving plant reliability and safety.Ensure that routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance is conducted on all equipment and moulds to ensure optimal performance.Ensure immediate attention is given to breakdowns of plant and equipment by liaising with Factory Manager.Stop the use of any equipment, which would endanger the safety of employees.Ensure that safety representatives complete regular monthly reports.Financial Controls and BudgetsMeasure performance against reports and information given to you by your manager and investigate and follow up on areas of poor performance.Develop and implement action plans to reduce costs and improve control on consumable items.Control labour costs by controlling overtime and improving production efficiencies.Improvement ManagementCo-ordinate efforts in the production departments to improve performance through ongoing improvement.Assist the Factory Manager in the development of action plans to improve the overall performance of the manufacturing department.Manage Performance and MotivationConduct daily meetings to discuss topical issues.Ensure that subordinates clearly understand their responsibilities and regularly review performance.Implement corrective action where performance is below standard.Desired Experience & QualificationEDUCATION / COMPUTER PACKAGES:Min: MatricIdeal: Diploma in Production ManagementSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:At least 4 years' experience in a Supervisory position.Previous exposure to workplace improvement planning and implementation.Excellent motivational and management skills.A passion to develop staff to their full potential.
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