Production Supervisor R30 000

Cta Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a passionate Production Supervisor at a leading firm in New Germany, KZN. In this dynamic role, you will oversee production planning and team management, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards. Your analytical skills will be vital in addressing market demands and stock levels, while your attention to detail will help maintain high-quality outputs. Join this innovative company and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values teamwork and personal growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a similar role with team management experience.
• Tertiary qualification in Production Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production planning and monitor plant performance.
• Conduct weekly production meetings and analyze market demand.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary qualification in Production Management

Experience managing a team

Tools

IQ Retail System

Job description

Production Supervisor

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

The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate, a self-starter, and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities & Duties

1. Performance Outputs Planning
2. Coordinate with the Operations Manager regarding current projections versus actual sales
3. Review and adjust the monthly Planning Schedule & Weekly Plans
4. Conduct weekly Production Meetings at the Conversion stage and Daily Production meetings for Extrusion, identifying and implementing optimal programs to meet planned requirements
5. Analyze market demand versus stock levels (Finished, WIP, Raw, Packaging), identify potential shortfalls, and recommend remedial actions
6. Review plant availability, including condition, planned maintenance, and scheduling
7. Ensure all production inputs and resources are in place (Staff, machines, materials, dies, weighing scales)
8. Monitor plant performance, safety, health standards, quality, and adherence to best practices
9. Identify deviations from standards, determine causes, and initiate corrective actions
10. Maintain effective communication with Control Room & Operators to discover and address gaps
11. Monitor material batches, address nonconformances, and identify potential hazards
12. Ensure physical security of negotiable items (products, etc.)
13. Oversee process changes based on operating conditions, manual interventions, and document such changes
14. Produce reports related to daily/weekly production, maintenance, and safety
15. Input production data into the system (BOM) and produce necessary statutory records
16. Ensure the availability of required documentation

Leadership & Team Management

• Select and appoint team members
• Enable team delivery capacity through training, communication, and performance standards
• Create a performance-enabling environment via working conditions, feedback, support, recognition, and fostering teamwork
• Identify and resolve workplace conflicts proactively

Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Production Management or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role, with at least 3 years managing a team
• Knowledge of the Hardware or Retail sector is advantageous
• Familiarity with IQ Retail System is advantageous

Skills & Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Computer literacy and familiarity with relevant software packages

Remuneration

R30,000 negotiable