Production Shift Supervisor

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Production Shift Supervisor

Engineering & Technical ~ Management ~ Artisans
KZN

 
 
Reporting to:   HOD Production
Supervision of:  15 – 20 Staff Members
 
Our client, an established automotive components manufacturer in Westmead is looking for an experienced Production Shift Supervisor.
 
The company is a manufacturer / supplier of valve seats and valve guides, for combustion engines, with a well-established international customer base. The company employs over 750 employees across 5 facilities worldwide and has 85 staff in Durban operating on shift basis.
 
The Production Shift Supervisor will be responsible for, amongst other things:
    • Efficient production output and meeting targets.
    • Ensuring components are produced to specification and is of high quality.
    • Production Team management during the shift.
    • Training and development of personnel in a shift.
    • Providing technical support where applicable.
    • Ensuring compliance with all operational requirements (OHS / QUALITY / ADMINISTRATION)
    • Support Management in providing harmonious working environment, attending to queries and escalating where appropriate.
    • Attend to adhoc duties and projects assigned by HOD/s.
    • Provide expertise in management of company resources
    • Provide technical support and guidance to subordinates and ensure efficient and smooth operation of production during shifts
    • Oversee proper allocation of resources available and ensuring discipline in accordance to the company regulations and processes.
 
Requirements
 
    • Tertiary Qualification in Management would be advantageous.
    • Minimum 5 Years’ experience in a Supervisory / Team-leader position, preferably in Manufacturing environment.
    • Ability to set priorities.
    • Good organizational and communication skills.
    • Ability to develop, train and instruct Operators.
    • Reasonable background knowledge of quality management systems.
    • Analytical skills.
    • Ability to work under pressure.
    • Background in Machine Operating / Setting advantageous.
 
 
Package and benefits:
 
    • Basic Salary: We offer R 140.00 – R 157.50 per hour Bonus: We offer annual bonus in a form of a 13th Cheque. Benefits: Provident fund (8%)
    • Allowances: Shift Allowances (12.5% / 17.5% / 30.0%) 
    • The candidate MUST be in good standing with all arms of law enforcement agencies of the country