Production Superintendent

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions in Durban is seeking a diligent professional to oversee workplace safety and compliance. The role involves conducting risk assessments, supervising teams, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

As part of the responsibilities, the candidate will address safety issues, promote quality accountability, and manage production processes efficiently. This position requires strong leadership abilities and a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting risk assessments and safety observations.
• Ability to resolve grievances and supervise teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with Manufacturing Policies and Procedures.
• Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives.
• Supervise the work unit to achieve work objectives.
• Coach and counsel people to enhance performance.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
• Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
• Address workplace hazards and risks
• Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
• Conduct Toolbox, Safety Alerts and/or any other Safety information to teams
• Implement, maintain, improve and promote 5S in the workplace
• Comply with the requirements of the Manufacturing Quality Systems
• Achieve PPM targets
• Monitor FIRST - OFF / LAST - OFF Production parts in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept
• Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to product rejections
• Take ownership and accountability of producing good quality products
• Promote quality accountability within departments amongst employees
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality related issues
• Ensure implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Policies and Procedures
• Participate in the Audit process
• Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
• Detect and prevent fraud
• Promote good Corporate Governance
• Complete Time & Attendance for payroll
• Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
• Set and adjust manufacturing/production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
• Control the manufacturing process
• Plan, Lead, Organise and Control resources in your department/s
• Ensure optimal plant efficiencies to achieve demand output
• Meet daily/weekly and monthly targets
• Management of WIP on areas in accordance with max. a shift worth of work
• Generate CIP ideas and drive this concept with your teams
• Plant efficiency must be continually reviewed to ensure optimal usage of resources
• Conduct the monthly stock take
• Identify and process waste
• Effectively manage minimal usage of raw materials, consumables and PPE
• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning
• Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and services
• First-line maintenance should be handled by you and your teams
• The next level up should be done between yourself, maintenance and external support (only if required with specialised skills)
• Update the Shift Production results
• Report on production and machinery downtime
• Attending of relevant meetings
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Effective and efficient communication to staff, peers and management
• Supervise the team to achieve work unit objectives
• Plan allocation of labour within area of responsibility
• Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
• Conduct outcomes-based assessments
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Resolve grievances and disputes