Production Supervisor

Hedera Hashgraph, Llc; Cape Town; On-site; USD 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Operations Supervisor to lead a dynamic team in enhancing productivity and quality standards. In this role, you will oversee operational functions, manage stock control, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise in warehouse inventory systems and strong communication skills will be vital in ensuring daily targets are met and product quality is maintained. Join a forward-thinking organization that values safety and innovation, and make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in manufacturing with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reporting staff and ensure adherence to operational standards.
• Manage stock control and monitor raw materials.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Warehouse Inventory Systems

Communication Skills

Proactive Thinking

Numerical Skills

Education

Grade 12

Tools

MFGPro

Nautilus

Manhattan

SAP

Job description

Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of labeling and functional materials.

The company's products, used in nearly every major industry, include pressure-sensitive materials for labels and graphic applications; tapes and bonding solutions for industrial, medical, and retail applications; tags, labels, and embellishments for apparel; and RFID solutions serving retail apparel and other markets.

Headquartered in Mentor, OH, the company employs over 30,000 employees across more than 50 countries.

Reported sales in 2022 were $8.4 billion.

About Your Role

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing all reporting staff while ensuring adherence to operational, health and safety, and quality standards, along with continuous improvement initiatives.

The role includes providing leadership to Slitting Operators, Material Handlers, Operations Clerks, Dispatch Operations, and Assistant Operators to enhance technical excellence and process improvement.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

1. Operational Functions: Dispatch
   • Ensure daily delivery targets are met.
   • Ensure correct labeling and packaging of finished products.
   • Adhere to proper handling procedures for deliveries, including quality checks, documentation, and system updates.
   • Follow Transport Management System protocols.
   • Reconcile deliveries daily and manage customer claims and collections per Salesforce procedures.
2. Stock Control
   • Manage consumables and raw materials, including consumption, return, and storage.
   • Monitor and control master roll and slit stock with monthly cycle counts and investigate inventory deviations.
3. Productivity
   • Meet daily production targets.
   • Maximize slitter utilization and optimize manpower deployment.
   • Identify opportunities to increase productivity, including automation systems.
4. Quality Assurance
   • Maintain product quality standards and address discrepancies.
   • Coordinate with the Dispatch Supervisor for final product quality.
   • Investigate and resolve customer complaints and product concerns.
5. Continuous Improvement & EHS
   • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
   • Reduce manufacturing operational expenses.
   • Maintain a zero-tolerance policy on PPE compliance and safety policies.
   • Report and address near misses, unsafe acts, and behaviors, with ongoing safety improvements.

Key Competencies

• Performance alignment, partnership building, coaching, customer focus, decision-making, change facilitation, action initiation, conflict management, planning, and organization.

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge of operations procedures, proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel essential), experience with warehouse inventory systems (e.g., MFGPro, Nautilus, Manhattan, SAP), excellent communication skills, proactive thinking, reliability, report writing, numerical skills, and staff development awareness.

Qualifications include Grade 12 and 3-5 years in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a supervisory leadership role. Knowledge of ELS and continuous improvement initiatives is advantageous.

Note: Internal applications require manager acknowledgment, CV, and certified qualifications. If no contact from HR within 30 days post-application, consider it unsuccessful.

Avery Dennison is an equal employment opportunity provider.