Supervisor

The Weir Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Johannesburg is seeking a Supervisor to ensure production efficiency and quality. You will drive safety compliance, oversee production plans, and liaise with stakeholders, all while contributing to a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement. Relevant diploma and experience are necessary, along with a strong commitment to workplace safety.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience and/or training in a related field.
• Ability to read operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems in variable situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production is maintained within budget and specifications.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety culture and adhere to procedures.
• Plan production, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
• Implement 6S, KAIZEN principles, and LEAN approach.
• Liaise with internal and external customers and suppliers.

Skills

Commitment to zero harm behaviours

Problem-solving

Ability to interpret safety and operational documents

Education

Relevant National Diploma

Job description

Supervisor

Weir Minerals

Alrode

Onsite/Shift

Purpose of Role: To ensure that production is maintained within budget and to specifications and in accordance with the required quality standards.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way:

Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor‑make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong

Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviours in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture. Operate machines / equipment in accordance with safe work instructions. Adhere to safety and housekeeping as per company procedures and OHS Act requirements including its associated regulations.
• Plan production and ensure OTD (on‑time delivery) and Quality are met
• Follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Drive Implementation of 6S, KAIZEN principles and LEAN approach.
• Attend other operational meetings when required.
• Green Area boards must be updated by COB of the 1st working day of the new month.
• Liaise with internal & external customers and suppliers.
• Submit month end reports for OPCO meetings.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Relevant National Diploma or one - three year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate.