PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR / EAST LONDON – MUST HAVE, understanding of Flexo-Graphic Printing process, and recognized apprenticeship in converting / corrugator is preferable

Minimum requirements;

Grade 12

National Diploma / Degree in Production Management

Recognized Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable

Job Requirements;

3 + years’ experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;

2 + years’ experience supervising employees in a manufacturing, production environment

Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed

Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Must possess problem solving / root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.

Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skill

Key responsibilities;

Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment.

Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility;

Responsible for day-to-day operations

Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed, assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis;

Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor;

Direct and execute daily production requirements;

Meet or exceed productivity goals. Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard; Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met;

Maintain full compliance of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;

Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;

Building effective teams to support continuous improvement;

Conduct constructive production and safety meetings

Salary – Market related + Medical Aid & Provident Fund