Production Superintendent
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace
Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace
Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
Address workplace hazards and risks
Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment
Conduct Toolbox, Safety Alerts and/or any other Safety information to teams
Implement, maintain, improve and promote 5S in the workplace
Comply with the requirements of the Manufacturing Quality Systems
Achieve PPM targets
Monitor FIRST - OFF / LAST - OFF Production parts in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept
Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to product rejections
Take ownership and accountability of producing good quality products
Promote quality accountability within departments amongst employees
Conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality related issues
Ensure implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Policies and Procedures
Participate in the Audit process
Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures
Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
Detect and prevent fraud
Promote good Corporate Governance
Complete Time & Attendance for payroll
Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives
Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
Set and adjust manufacturing/production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
Control the manufacturing process
Plan, Lead, Organise and Control resources in your department/s
Ensure optimal plant efficiencies to achieve demand output
Meet daily/weekly and monthly targets
Management of WIP on areas in accordance with max. a shift worth of work
Generate CIP ideas and drive this concept with your teams
Plant efficiency must be continually reviewed to ensure optimal usage of resources
Conduct the monthly stock take
Identify and process waste
Effectively manage minimal usage of raw materials, consumables and PPE
Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning
Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and services
First-line maintenance should be handled by you and your teams
The next level up should be done between yourself, maintenance and external support (only if required with specialised skills)
Update the Shift Production results
Report on production and machinery downtime
Attending of relevant meetings
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Effective and efficient communication to staff, peers and management
Supervise the team to achieve work unit objectives
Plan allocation of labour within area of responsibility
Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees in the area of responsibility
Conduct outcomes-based assessments
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Ensure discipline is maintained in department (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Resolve grievances and disputes