Production Supervisor - East London

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Production Supervisor in East London, Eastern Cape. The role involves managing a motivated production team, ensuring accurate production data, and maintaining high-quality standards in compliance with ISO. Candidates should have 3-5 years in plastics manufacturing and at least three years in a supervisory role. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to enhance operational efficiency and ensure a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a plastics manufacturing environment required.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a production, fast-moving environment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Production Staff to ensure a motivated team.
• Ensure accuracy in dealing with production data and admin.
• Establish and control the budget for mould expenses and consumable costs.
• Maintain quality standards in accordance with ISO.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and good housekeeping.

Skills

Motivational leadership

Data management

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

N3 qualification

N4 or higher preferred

Job description

About the job Production Supervisor - East London

KEY PERFOMRANCE AREAS

• Managing Production Staff to ensure a motivated and high-performing team
• Dealing with production data, admin and ensuring accuracy.
• Persistent and deadline driven.
• Establish the budget for mould expenses and equipment including the control of consumable costs.
• Controlling spares usage and costs.
• Partnering with Quality to ensure the correct standards in accordance with ISO quality system are maintained.
• Ensuring they run a Polyoak standard Factory
• Overseeing and assisting with the training of all Production staff
• Working with Quality to ensure a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures.
• Ensuring Proper housekeeping by maintaining a minimum score of 95% on the housekeeping checklist and 100% adherence to the dress code.

COMPETENCIES

• N3 a minimum / N4 or higher preferred.
• 3 - 5 years experience in a plastics manufacturing environment.
• 3 years supervisory experience in a production, fast-moving environment.

CHARACTERISTICS

• Highly self-motivated, energetic and able to motivate others
• Ability to make tough decisions and manage complexity
• Good organisational skills.
• Comfortable working late at times.
• Strong communication and people skills
• Strong sense of urgency and high attention to detail