Production Supervisor

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive manufacturing near La Mercy seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee production activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a supervisory role within the automotive industry, along with a relevant degree or diploma. An understanding of safety protocols, ISO standards, and production processes is essential. The role requires excellent leadership skills to manage the production team and achieve operational goals efficiently. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years relevant experience in a Production Supervisory role in Automotive or Manufacturing.
• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance requirements and reporting issues.
• Familiarity with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment operation licenses.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise all daily production operations.
• Ensure all customer requirements are met within specified times.
• Monitor and control the efficiency and output of all stamping parts.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise employees and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.

Skills

Basic business and financial acumen

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Intermediate Excel

Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Familiarity with safety protocols

Proficient in generating production reports

Good understanding of relevant machinery

Basic understanding of equipment maintenance

Education

Matric

Production or Operations Degree/Diploma or Relevant Engineering Qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client, market leader in the automotive manufacturing sector, is looking to hire a Production Supervisor for their Press Department, based close to La Mercy. The purpose of the Production Supervisor is to oversee production activities, ensuring adherence to safety, quality and standard operating processes/standards whilst effectively coordinating resources and supervising the production team to achieve operational goals on time.

Qualifications

• Matric


• Production or Operations Degree/Diploma or Relevant Engineering Qualification


• At least 5 years relevant experience at a Production Supervisory role in Automotive or Manufacturing


• Basic business and financial acumen


• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel


• Woking knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001, ITAF 16949


• Understands manufacturing processes, including equipment operation, material handling, and production scheduling.


• Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment operation licenses.


• Proficient in generating and interpreting production reports, including tracking attendance, output, downtime, and other key performance metrics.


• Good understanding in operating relevant machinery and equipment used in the Press production process.


• Basic understanding of equipment maintenance requirements and the ability to identify and report maintenance issues to the appropriate teams

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and supervise all daily production operations.


• Ensures all customer requirements are achieved within the specified times, quality and quantity requirements.


• Report on Production key performance metrics


• Monitor and control the efficiency and output of all stamping parts.


• Ensures that all machinery is used optimally and in accordance with standard operating procedures.


• Minimise wastage and ensure efficient loss control (part defects, loss time, material loss, manpower loss)


• Communicates/Reports any equipment /system issues and malfunctions and equipment breakdowns and ensures downtime is minimised.


• Develops, maintains and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures.


• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, customer service and cost savings.


• Ensures on the job and machine training to enhance skills and competencies.


• Implementation of Health and Safety Standards


• Supervise employees, coordinate the scheduling of work tasks and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards.


• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.


• Set daily / weekly / monthly objectives and communicate them to employees

Only qualified candidates will be shortlisted & only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.