Production Supervisor (Automotive) Durban KZN SOUTH-AFRICA

Hlabahlosile Trading Projects; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and manage production processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in an automotive manufacturing environment and a Matriculation certificate. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, monitoring production targets, and leading a team towards achieving quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Matriculation with mathematics and science.
• 2 years’ experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead production activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety practices.
• Monitor production targets and quality.
• Coach and manage production teams.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of production processes

Problem-solving ability

Team leadership

Education

Matriculation (grade 12 school leaving certificate)

Further Education and Training Certificate

Job description

Overview

Production Supervisor (Automotive) Durban KZN SOUTH-AFRICA

Job Purpose: To supervise, organize, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans.

Reporting to: Production Manager

Requirements for Applicants

Educational:

• Matriculation (grade 12 school leaving certificate) as a minimum qualification, with maths & science as subjects.
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision

Experiential:

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Areas & Associated Tasks

• Production Planning:
  • Schedule and monitor production activities.
  • Schedule and arrange changeovers according to Production Plans (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc.).
• Production Management:
  • Maintain manufacturing/production efficiencies.
  • Ensure correct start-up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift.
  • Balance the production lines (manning levels).
  • Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.
  • Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.
  • Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to achieve output at the correct quality and quantity.
  • FIRST-OFF production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
  • Control the manufacturing/production processes.
  • Adjust and maintain production processes and machinery.
  • Take corrective action where necessary.
  • Responsible for the quality of production, utilizing experience and QA/process engineering input to resolve problems.
  • Display the latest level of work instructions.
  • Comply with all statutory requirements.
  • Ensure that all hand tools are in good working condition.
• Raw Material:
  • Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
  • Supervise monthly stock counts and ensure records are correctly entered.
  • Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count).
• Material Handling:
  • Handle and care for materials.
  • Identify rejects and process waste.
  • Report material issues/concerns.
• Maintenance:
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functionality.
  • Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and equipment.
  • Inform responsible person/s of equipment/tooling breakdown and raise Job requisitions.
  • Prepare mould changes as required by the production plan, including requisite paperwork.
  • Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime.
• Contribution Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for improvements.
  • Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. kaizen.
• People Management:
  • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved levels of performance.
  • Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconducts, etc.
  • Resolve grievances & disputes.
  • Plan and facilitate on-the-job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivate production operators and provide on-the-job training of new operators.
  • Attend meetings and training courses as requested. Ensure subordinates attend required training.
  • Ensure SACO payroll submissions are accurate and timely, including clockings and exceptions.
  • Report issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system to the Payroll department.
  • Manage production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with the MIBCO Main Agreement.
  • Report any overtime exemptions (>10 hours per week and 60 hours per month) to the HR Department.
• SHE:
  • Ensure safe working conditions and safe working practices in all areas of the department. Report unsafe equipment, conditions and practices to the Production Manager.
  • Ensure machines and production areas are kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with housekeeping principles.
  • Ensure all safe working procedures are adhered to by subordinates at all times.
  • Ensure availability and correct use of protective clothing and equipment.
  • Ensure all safety devices in the plant are operating correctly.