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Bay Recruit is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage the Services Department and daily operations. You will supervise staff, optimise resources, and ensure service delivery standards while maintaining cost efficiency in production processes.
Key duties include overseeing dies, stereos and ink processes, coordinating material flow, and supervising subordinates to meet quality and delivery targets. You will also apply safety standards and report to the Production Manager.
This role will assume responsibility for the control and management of the Services Department and the daily operations. Responsibility includes supervising of employees to uphold service delivery standards to produce products cost effectively by reducing downtime and the optimal use of resources.
Grade 12 certificate is required.
Diploma in Production Management would be advantageous.
Minimum of 3 years experience in a production environment is required.
Valid forklift licence would be advantageous.
Ability to complete tasks accurately and timeously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good planning and time management skills.
Strong people management skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to follow up and follow through on tasks and commitments.
Computer literacy is required.
Oversee the entire services department and its processes (dies, stereos and ink)
Pro-actively plan, organize, and control resources (manpower & raw materials)
Monitor Operations and equipment
Effectively manage ink consignment stock
Order of materials
Liaise with internal & external stakeholders
Supervise the different sections of the services department.
Ensure plant efficiency in terms of quality, cost, and on-time-in-full delivery
Provide administrative support functions to the Production Manager
Oversee the coordination of a new job
Action and maintain history packs
Proficiently use WMS, Syspro, PC-Topp and Qlik Sense
Lead, manage and control subordinates
Manage day to day issues
Report on contract and measure of performance scorecards
Provide feedback to employees regarding performance Permanent
Ensure that employees have the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to properly perform their functions
Ensure that printing machines are attended to and ink-related problems are reported and resolved in a timely manner
Inspect all toners received from the suppliers and report defects to the Production manager
Conduct weekly cycle counts and monthly stocktakes
Ensure all safety requirements are met
Adhere to safe working standards
Ensure equipment and PPE is adhered to
Report incidents to the Production manager