Production Supervisor New Germany

An exciting opportunity for a Production Supervisor has become available at one of our clients in New Germany, KZN.

Role Overview

The ideal candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities & Duties

1. Performance Planning:
   • Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding current projections versus actual sales.
   • Review and adjust monthly planning schedules and weekly plans.
   • Conduct weekly production meetings at the conversion stage and daily production meetings for extrusion, identifying and implementing optimal programs to meet planned requirements.
   • Analyze market demand trends versus stock levels (Finished, WIP, Raw, Packaging) and recommend remedial actions for potential shortfalls.
   • Review plant availability, including condition, scheduled maintenance, and schedules.
2. Production Control:
   • Ensure all production inputs and resources (staff, machines, materials, dies, weighing scales) are in place.
   • Monitor production flow and plant performance, ensuring compliance with safety, health standards, quality, and best practices.
   • Identify deviations from standards, investigate causes, and initiate corrective actions.
   • Coordinate with control room and operators to address gaps.
   • Monitor material batches, address non-conformances, and identify potential hazards.
   • Oversee process changes under varying operating conditions, document manual interventions, and recommend adjustments.
3. Documentation & Reporting:
   • Produce reports related to daily/weekly production, maintenance, and safety.
   • Input production data into the system (BOM) and produce statutory records as required.
   • Ensure all relevant documents are available.
4. Procurement & Leadership:
   • Procure local buyouts as needed.
   • Recruit and appoint team members.
   • Create a performance-driven environment through training, communication, feedback, recognition, and fostering teamwork.
   • Identify and resolve workplace conflicts proactively.

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Production Management or similar.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a minimum of 3 years managing a team.
• Knowledge of IQ Retail System and experience within the hardware or retail sectors are advantageous.

Skills & Attributes

• Attention to detail, strong communication skills, analytical thinking, and computer literacy.

Remuneration

R30,000 negotiable.