Operations Supervisor

Brambles Limited; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain leader in Kirkwood, South Africa is seeking an Operations Supervisor. The role involves managing equipment processing activities and ensuring safety and compliance while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a diploma in operations and relevant management experience, and will be pivotal in fostering a productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of production management experience in a unionised environment.
• Safety experience is mandatory.
• Forklift driving ability is a bonus for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees.
• Lead and enhance safety performance on shift.
• Manage shift maintenance activities coordinating with the maintenance team.

Skills

People management

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Problem-solving

Strong leadership

Education

Completed Diploma in Operations, Production, or Management

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. You can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
• Monitor and manage the plant\'s operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
• Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.

Position Purpose

The Operations Supervisor will be responsible for all equipment processing activities as well as maintenance for the Plant/s under his/her control. The incumbent is responsible to develop and manage relationships with all 3rd party service providers as well as customers where onsite activities occur within their area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership by mentoring, coaching, and guiding employees, addressing employee relations issues, and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Lead and enhance safety performance on shift, promoting a proactive safety culture through training, accident prevention, and rehabilitation programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Manage shift maintenance activities, resolving equipment breakdowns in coordination with the maintenance team to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives on shift, implementing best practices to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness across end to end operations.
• Monitor and manage the plant\'s operational costs and yield, working closely with the Plant Manager to optimize performance and contribute to the overall plant objectives.
• Address performance and attendance matters in collaboration with HR, ensuring that all plant staff meet operational expectations.
• Ensure full compliance with CHEP procedures and work instructions, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and in line with company standards and operational goals.

Key Requirements

• Completed Diploma in Operations, Production, or Management.
• 3 to 5 years of production management experience in a unionised environment.
• Safety experience is mandatory, including exposure to:
• ISO standards
• GAP audits
• Occupational health and safety compliance
• Forklift driving ability is a bonus for emergencies

Skills and Knowledge

• People management
• Analytical thinking
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Problem-solving and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently in a remote location with minimal supervision
• Strong leadership and accountability

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Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Change Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Cross-Functional Work, Data Analysis, Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Literacy, Delegation, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Inspiring Others, Learn From Mistakes, Mathematic Literacy, Mentoring, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Scheduling, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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