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Our client is recruiting for a Production Supervisor in the New Germany area, will manage the conversion of product from raw material state into finished goods product in the most efficient cost effective manner according to internationally benchmarked standards and practices.

Managing of production outputs

Ensure production schedules(PSA)are met

Re-scheduling production based on customer demand changing, unforeseen plant/component breakdown or shortages ext by liaising with the Plant Manager and discussing changes with the Team leaders and team members

Monitor production progress by discussing production plan achievement with Team leaders and team members daily.

Follow up actions through daily documented Green area meeting.

All action plans to be documented with clear actions responsibilities and due dates.Identify production problems and discuss possible solutions with Team leaders and key team member to achieve plan achievements.

Monitor production output daily and implement actions to improve performance should performance vary from accepted production levels.

Develop medium to long term actions to improve production performance, and reduce variability through a process of continuous improvement.

Quality

Ensure that acceptable quality levels are maintained according to acceptable standards

Develop effective procedures and instructions in the areas under your control to ensure the effective management of the production conversion processes in line with ISO 9000 QMS requirements.

Condition of Plant Equipment and Safety of Employees

Discuss major planned maintenance requirements with the Plant Manager with a view to improving plant reliability and safety.

Ensure that routine daily, weekly and monthly maintenance is conducted on all equipment and moulds to ensure optimal performance and to reduce possible long term damages.

Financial controls and budgets.

Measure performance against reports and information given to you by you manager and investigate and follow up on areas of poor performance. Implement actions to improve performance.

Improvement Management.

Co-ordinate efforts in the production departments to improve performance through a process of ongoing improvement.

Manage performance and motivation of subordinates and the department as a whole.

Conduct daily meetings to discuss topical issues and those discussed at daily production meetings.

Min: Matric

Ideal: Diploma in Production Management

At least 4 years experience in a Supervisory position.

Previous exposure to work place improvement planning and implementation

Excellent motivational and management skills.

A passion to develop staff to their full potential