Production Supervisor Kempton Park

Kempston Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead their manufacturing team in Kempton Park. The ideal candidate will oversee the conversion of raw materials into finished products, ensuring efficiency and adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include planning production schedules, monitoring performance, and implementing corrective actions. This role is perfect for someone passionate about staff development and continuous improvement. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong skills in production planning and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and liaise with the factory manager.
• Implement quality control measures and motivate employees.

Skills

Production Management

Team Leadership

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Matric

Diploma in Production Management

Job description

Production Supervisor

My client, in the manufacturing industry, is looking to employ a Production Supervisor for their branch in Kempton Park.

The ideal candidate will manage the conversion of product from raw material into finished goods in the most efficient and cost-effective manner according to internationally benchmarked standards and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Liaising with the factory manager regarding customer demand.
2. Planning and scheduling production in line with the pacer plan and any changes in customer demand.
3. Communicating planning schedules effectively with team leaders and team members.
4. Ensuring short interval controls are performed at the correct times to meet production targets and maintain inventory levels.
5. Monitoring production performance and implementing corrective actions as needed.
6. Re-scheduling production based on demand changes, plant breakdowns, or shortages.
7. Discussing production progress daily with team leaders and team members.
8. Following up through daily documented meetings to address issues.
9. Identifying production problems and discussing solutions with team leaders.
10. Developing medium to long-term actions to improve performance and reduce variability.

Quality Management

• Maintain acceptable quality levels according to standards.
• Ensure employees are trained and aware of quality standards.
• Motivate employees to improve product quality.
• Review rejects, rework, and customer returns daily to implement corrective actions.
• Reduce quality defects by 50% annually through continuous improvement.

Plant Equipment and Safety

• Coordinate maintenance with the Factory Manager to improve plant reliability and safety.
• Ensure routine maintenance is conducted regularly.
• Address breakdowns promptly by liaising with the Factory Manager.
• Stop unsafe equipment use immediately.
• Ensure safety reports are completed regularly.

Financial Controls and Improvement Management

• Measure performance and investigate areas of poor performance.
• Develop action plans to reduce costs and control consumables.
• Control labor costs by managing overtime and efficiencies.
• Coordinate departmental improvements and performance enhancement initiatives.

Performance and Motivation

• Conduct daily meetings to discuss issues.
• Ensure clear understanding of responsibilities and review performance regularly.
• Implement corrective actions for underperformance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Min: Matric; ideally a diploma in Production Management.
• At least 4 years' supervisory experience.
• Experience in workplace improvement planning and implementation.
• Excellent motivational and management skills.
• Passion for staff development.