Plant Shift Controller — Lead, Optimize & Elevate Ops

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified candidate to optimize the utilization of plant and raw materials, ensuring quality production at minimum costs while complying with necessary legislation.

The role includes maintaining a safe working environment, managing human resources, optimizing equipment availability, and coaching shift teams. Applicants should have at least a BTech in Engineering and 5+ years’ experience in a fast-moving manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within the fast-moving manufacturing sector.
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Proven Leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
• Manage human resources.
• Optimize plant and equipment availability.
• Manage process performance.
• Coach shift teams.
• Translate and implement manufacturing and business strategies.

Skills

Report writing Skills

Data Analysis

People Management

Maintenance Management processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to manage people and output

Education

BTech in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical)

Tertiary qualification in business administration or operations management

Job description

Job Summary:
To ensure optimum utilization of plant, raw materials, and people, to produce quality products at a minimum cost which meets customer and business requirements and complies with legislation.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment
• Manage human resources
• Optimize plant and equipment availability
• Manage process performance
• Coach shift teams
• Translate and implement manufacturing and business strategies

Key Performance Areas:

• Manufacturing Line Performance
• Asset management
• Stock Management and Governance
• Cost Control
• Health, Safety and Environment
• People management
• Problem Solving
• World Class Manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Min: BTech in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical)
• Tertiary qualification in business administration or operations management is advantageous
• 5+ years’ experience within the fast-moving manufacturing sector
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Proven Leadership ability
• Understanding of the principles and practices of WCM

Skills Required:

• Report writing Skills
• Data Analysis
• People Management
• Maintenance Management processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage people and output