Shift Controller

Oxyon People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified candidate to optimize the utilization of plant and raw materials, ensuring quality production at minimum costs while complying with necessary legislation.

The role includes maintaining a safe working environment, managing human resources, optimizing equipment availability, and coaching shift teams. Applicants should have at least a BTech in Engineering and 5+ years’ experience in a fast-moving manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within the fast-moving manufacturing sector.
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Proven Leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment.
• Manage human resources.
• Optimize plant and equipment availability.
• Manage process performance.
• Coach shift teams.
• Translate and implement manufacturing and business strategies.

Skills

Report writing Skills

Data Analysis

People Management

Maintenance Management processes

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong analytical problem-solving skills

Ability to manage people and output

Education

BTech in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical)

Tertiary qualification in business administration or operations management

Job description

Job Summary

To ensure optimum utilization of plant, raw materials, and people, to produce quality products at a minimum cost which meets customer and business requirements and complies with legislation.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, healthy, and risk-free working environment
• Manage human resources
• Optimize plant and equipment availability
• Manage process performance
• Coach shift teams
• Translate and implement manufacturing and business strategies

Key Performance Areas

• Manufacturing Line Performance
• Asset management
• Stock Management and Governance
• Cost Control
• Health, Safety and Environment
• People management
• Problem Solving
• World Class Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Min: BTech in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical)
• Tertiary qualification in business administration or operations management is advantageous
• 5+ years’ experience within the fast-moving manufacturing sector
• 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Proven Leadership ability
• Understanding of the principles and practices of WCM

Skills Required

• Report writing Skills
• Data Analysis
• People Management
• Maintenance Management processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage people and output