Shift Supervisor.

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to oversee extrusion processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves managing production shifts, ensuring product quality, and driving operational excellence through Lean methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in team management. Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and take your career to the next level in a permanent position with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Provident Fund

Medical Aid Contribution

Qualifications

• Minimum N3 artisan or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in manufacturing with extrusion experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Control extrusion processes and manage production shifts for optimal efficiency.
• Ensure product quality and maintain safety standards in the production area.

Skills

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teamwork

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

N3 Artisan or Equivalent

Job description

Supervision/Management: Production Manager

Salary: R28,000 - R35,000 Neg+ Provident Fund + Medical Aid Contribution

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Control and monitor of the extrusion processes
• Tool changes, feeder changes and raw material changes
• Responsible for timeous, correct line set-ups and changeovers
• Managing the production shift to ensure optimal efficiencies
• Take full responsibility for process and product quality
• Monitor and inspect machines and equipment to maintain a high level of mechanical performance
• Analyse process and product deviations and perform trouble shooting and adjustments
• High focus on OEE indicators (Availability, Performance, Quality)
• Maintain team morale and discipline - control attendance and punctuality and keeping of records
• Keep production area and facilities in a clean and organised condition
• Responsible for shift safety and a good safety culture of the team
• Drive Lean operational excellence activities such as 5S, set-ups, autonomous maintenance, root cause & corrective action, rapid problem solving, FIFO, tier meetings, and skills development
• Do maintenance work on shift as required and assist with general maintenance activities

Education and Experience

Necessary qualifications:

• Minimum N3 artisan or equivalent

Necessary experience:

• 5+ years in manufacturing environment (extrusion experience advantageous)
• 2+ years in a position that supervised/managed a team

Key Skills and Competencies

• Highly technical and hands on
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Good numeracy skills and computer literacy
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good team player
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Energetic and dynamic

Additional requirements

• Electronic fault-finding experience would be advantageous
• Drivers licence and own reliable transport
• Must be able to work at heights (good health - medical requirement)

Employment offer

Working hours: 12-hour shifts: Two days 06h00-18h00, two days 18h00-06h00, four days off.

Permanent employment, subject to probation period of three (3) months