Packing Operations Supervisor — Drive OEE & Efficiency

Tiger Brands; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate daily production operations, drive efficiency, quality, and cost objectives while coordinating with Engineering and other stakeholders to maintain smooth plant performance.

You will lead production teams, optimise OEE, manage materials, labour and overtime in line with plans and budgets, and champion continuous improvement across the department.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily production activities to ensure production targets are achieved.
• Drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) of >85% and optimise machine utilisation.
• Execute daily production plans and ensure effective allocation of labour and resources.
• Monitor machine availability, production output, running hours and nett mass variances.
• Coordinate with Engineering on proactive maintenance, repairs and equipment availability.
• Identify equipment and process deviations and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor and control the use of packing materials, consumables and finished product stock.
• Participate in stock counts, investigate variances and implement corrective measures.
• Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained and provide input on order quantities.
• Manage and monitor overtime and contract labour in line with production requirements and budget.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved operational efficiency.
• Make recommendations regarding equipment procurement and operational improvements.
• Coordinate machine changeovers in line with production and customer requirements.
• Allocate and delegate tasks to employees and monitor execution against planned requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production and operational reports.
• Promote compliance with quality, safety and operational standards.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within the department.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Warehouse and other relevant departments to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Provide effective day-to-day leadership, guidance and performance management to the production team.

Job description

Tiger Brands is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and coordinate daily production operations, drive efficiency, quality, and cost objectives while coordinating with Engineering and other stakeholders to maintain smooth plant performance.

You will lead production teams, optimise OEE, manage materials, labour and overtime in line with plans and budgets, and champion continuous improvement across the department.