Production Supervisor

Bay Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel processing is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations in Durban. The successful candidate will manage personnel and resources, ensuring safety, quality, and cost-effectiveness in production processes. This role requires a Matric and a National Diploma in Operations Management, with exceptional steel knowledge and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in steel processing or production management in a supervisory role.
• Must have own transport and a Driver's License.
• Experience with E-mail and SAP Job Cards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all allocated responsibilities within the department.
• Ensure quality standards and procedures are maintained.
• Plan and execute responsibilities to achieve growth and profitability.

Skills

Steel knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to motivate team

Knowledge of OHS Act

Education

Matric / Grade 12 qualification

National Diploma in Operations Management

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

Job description

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: The incumbent will be responsible to manage, control and co-ordinate all employees and machines within his/her area of responsibility. Overseeing the Production process to ensure the alignment to business needs and strategy.

Financial

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

Plan, organise and execute responsibilities in a cost-effective manner in order to achieve growth and profitability of the company.

Manage the use of consumables, allocation of labour and overtime.

Supervision And Control

Ensure the efficient supervision and control of all allocated responsibilities within the department as documented and inducted and within the guidelines, parameters and agreed targets of the company.

Human Resources Management

Ensure the efficient management of all employees within your area of jurisdiction with regards to utilization, development, team effort, discipline and motivation in conjunction with the immediate manager

Quality

Ensure that quality standards and procedures are maintained as stipulated in the documented procedures and work instructions

Documentation And Reporting

Ensure the meaningful, accurate, timeous and complete information is recorded on all documentation relative to your area of responsibility and the compilation of all performance statistics and reports.

Health, Safety And Environment

Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to without compromise PLANNING AND CO-ORDINATION:

Ensure the effective planning and co-ordination of all responsibilities within the area of responsibility

Continuous Improvement

To make recommendations on any improvements in the operational area that could impact positively on all related responsibilities

Ensure that the housekeeping within the area of your control is maintained and improved continuously.

Task Flexibility

Perform any other reasonable duties as allocated by management.

Communication

To be able to communicate at all levels within the organization

Academic Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 qualification
• National Diploma in Operations Management or related studies will be an added advantage
  
  

Experience

• 5 years' experience in steel processing, component manufacturing or production management in a supervisory role
• Must have own transport and a Driver's License.
• E-mail and SAP Job Cards
• MS Word & Excel
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent Steel knowledge essential, especially automotive steels and associated processing methods
• Must have knowledge of OHS Act and quality requirements
• Must be prepared to work shifts and overtime when required
• Must have excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate the team
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Adhere to principles and values
• Apply good governance principles
• Deal effectively with change
• Enthusiastically productive
• Ability to motivate team
  
  

Desired Skills

• Operations Management
• SAP
• Computer Literacy
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Steel Processing Experience
• Production Management
• Production Planning
  
  

Desired Work Experience

• 5 to 10 years Basic Metal Manufacturing
• 2 to 5 years Plant / Production Control
  
  

Desired Qualification Level

• Diploma