Shift Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) - Mathematics and Science required with a pass at the higher grade
• Certificate in Technical Discipline or Production-related fields (NQF 5)
• Diploma in Technical Discipline or Production-related fields (NQF 6) - required
• Trade Test (NQF 5) - advantageous
• Certificate in First-Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5) - advantageous
• 5 years experience in Production/ Maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment of which 2 years should be at the supervisory level
• Up to 3 years experience in working shifts - advantageous

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite, SAP, ERP and other job-specific software systems)
• In-depth knowledge of plant production and maintenance practices, procedures and processes
• Sound understanding of compliance with applicable legislation, safety and other related manufacturing regulations
• Communication skills (both verbal and written)

ATTRIBUTES

• Action-oriented
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Sound decision-making
• Judgement and clear-headedness to make quick decisions
• Planning and organizing
• Supervisory skills
• Customer focused
• Ability to cope under pressure and handle conflict situations

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Control plant operations and resources (including production and maintenance) to deliver production targets and the optimal standards of final product quality safely and efficiently
• Lead the team at all times and make the necessary decisions promptly
• Production operations and controls
  • Achieve production targets through the optimum use and application of resources and skills
  • Ensure production operational effectiveness, efficiency and quality to achieve targets following timeframes/ schedules
  • Ensure open communication channels with relevant departments to ensure the highest standards of product quality are manufactured
  • Complete, process and update all production records and related documentation
• Maintenance operations and control
  • Ensure effective and preventative maintenance is performed on all plant/ infrastructure/ equipment as required, to limit potential failure and optimise production processes
  • Coordinate first-line maintenance to restrict or prevent plant/ equipment downtime
  • Raise job cards for all maintenance work required, and ensure work permits are included (work permits for “hot work”, vessel entry and elevated work to be escalated to the manager for approval)
  • Approve all job cards after maintenance work is completed successfully
  • Ensure that equipment and work areas are safe, and maintained by operators and that housekeeping principles are adhered to at all times
• Compliance
  • Operate within controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of the company
  • Identify and report risks or areas of concern to management within own department and area of responsibility
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular expenditure
  • Strictly adhere to, comply with and assume responsibility for enforcing Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, and regulations toward minimizing risk, exposure, incidents or damage to the organisation and environment in any form or manner
• Customer service
  • Maintain effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering the highest quality of services
  • Represent the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders
  • Identify and solve problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with the company's core values
• Staff supervision
  • Ensure that all employees have signed performance agreements
  • Monitor and measure performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals
  • In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and action plans where necessary
  • Ensure ongoing training and development of employees
  • Address employee relations matters fairly and promptly
• Cost and financial control
  • Contribute to the budget preparation process
  • Promote and communicate the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other resources
  • Monitor and control expenditure against budget and ensure spending occurs within budgetary limits and company financial guidelines, and report deviations to the direct manager
  • Explore opportunities to control and reduce costs
• OHS requirements
  • Inspection and sign-off on all safety equipment
  • Blood lead counselling for employees with high blood lead levels
  • Ensuring that all employees have the correct permits when doing specialized eg: working at heights and confined spaces
  • Ensure that all employees have proper sign-off for the tasks that are undertaken
  • Ensure that his team wears the correct PPE and uses it correctly to minimize exposure to lead acid dust
  • Be aware of all equipment safety issues and be constantly aware of high-speed machinery which may pose a risk, to ensure the safety of the team and colleagues, and bypass safety systems where necessary for operational reasons