10 Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in Durban

The incumbent is responsible to oversee all reporting staff whilst ensuring that the Operational, Health and Safety & Quality requirements and continuous improvement standards are adhered to. The incumbent’s job purpose is not limited to the above mentioned. The incumbent will be providing functional leadership in relation to Slitting Operators, Material handlers, Operations clerks, dispatch operation as well as assistant operators to upgrade talent in technical excellence and process improvement.

Responsibilities :

Operational Functions :

• Dispatch function

Ensure that daily delivery targets are met

• Ensure correct labeling and packaging of the finished product
• Ensure that the correct procedure for handling deliveries is adhered to in respect of :

The necessary quality checks have been done on selected consignments

• The correct documentation is issued
• Ensure Transport Management System is consistently followed
• Reconciliation of system versus actual deliveries daily
• Customer claims and collections completed according to Sales force procedure
• Stock Control

Manage consumables for daily consumption

• Ensure that the correct procedure for handling raw materials is adhered to in respect of :

Consumption

• Return to rack location
• Monitor and control master roll and slit stock by :

Accurate cycle counts on an at least monthly basis

• Investigations done on inventory deviations, and the necessary supporting corrective action in terms of adjustments and investigations completed.
• Effectively control scrap :

Implement a plan to re-evaluate products in hold and defect locations continuously

• Ensure scrap product is correctly and responsibly disposed off when necessary
• Managing drivers and vehicles :

Ensuring vehicle licencing, driver's licenses and PDP renewals are in order

• Ensure that all vehicles are serviced as per vehicle specification
• Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned weekly
• Ensure daily inspections on delivery vehicles and forklifts. Report any deviations on the condition of the vehicles or equipment and action any repairs
• Productivity :

Ensure that daily production targets are met

• Ensure that slitter utilization is maximized
• Ensure that man power is optimally deployed
• Continuously search for opportunities to increase productivity in conjunction with the Automated Recording System for Finishing System
• Quality Assurance :

Ensuring product quality standards are upheld

• Corrective action in respect of discrepancies or non conformances
• Coordinate with the Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the final product quality
• Investigate customer complaints or product concerns and rectify the issues effectively
• ELS :

Actively identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementations thereof.

• Proactively identifying and implementing manufacturing operational expenses reductions.
• Continuous focus on 5S.
• EHS :

Zero tolerance approach on basic PPE compliance

• Ensure that all Company Safety policies are adhered to at all times
• Constant Focus on reporting and corrective action on near misses, unsafe acts / conditions and behaviors
• Ongoing focus on safety improvements

Requirements :

• 3-5 years’ experience with in the manufacturing industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading teams at Supervisory level
• Knowledge and understanding of ELS and continuous improvement initiatives an advantage
• Warehouse Inventory Managements system experience (E.g. MFGPro / Nautilus / Manhattan / SAP)
• Computer Literacy- Microsoft office suite (Excel– Essential)
• Through knowledge and understanding of operations procedures and processes.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying

The incumbent is responsible to oversee all reporting staff whilst ensuring that the Operational, Health and Safety & Quality requirements and continuous improvement standards are adhered to. The incumbent’s job purpose is not limited to the above mentioned. The incumbent will be providing functional leadership in relation to Slitting Operators, Material handlers, Operations clerks, dispatch operation as well as assistant operators to upgrade talent in technical excellence and process improvement.

Responsibilities :

Operational Functions :

• Dispatch function

Ensure that daily delivery targets are met

• Ensure correct labeling and packaging of the finished product
• Ensure that the correct procedure for handling deliveries is adhered to in respect of :

The necessary quality checks have been done on selected consignments

• The correct documentation is issued
• Ensure Transport Management System is consistently followed
• Reconciliation of system versus actual deliveries daily
• Customer claims and collections completed according to Sales force procedure
• Stock Control

Manage consumables for daily consumption

• Ensure that the correct procedure for handling raw materials is adhered to in respect of :

Consumption

• Return to rack location
• Monitor and control master roll and slit stock by :

Accurate cycle counts on an at least monthly basis

• Investigations done on inventory deviations, and the necessary supporting corrective action in terms of adjustments and investigations completed.
• Effectively control scrap :

Implement a plan to re-evaluate products in hold and defect locations continuously

• Ensure scrap product is correctly and responsibly disposed off when necessary
• Managing drivers and vehicles :

Ensuring vehicle licencing, driver's licenses and PDP renewals are in order

• Ensure that all vehicles are serviced as per vehicle specification
• Ensure that all vehicles are cleaned weekly
• Ensure daily inspections on delivery vehicles and forklifts. Report any deviations on the condition of the vehicles or equipment and action any repairs
• Productivity :

Ensure that daily production targets are met

• Ensure that slitter utilization is maximized
• Ensure that man power is optimally deployed
• Continuously search for opportunities to increase productivity in conjunction with the Automated Recording System for Finishing System
• Quality Assurance :

Ensuring product quality standards are upheld

• Corrective action in respect of discrepancies or non conformances
• Coordinate with the Dispatch Supervisor to oversee the final product quality
• Investigate customer complaints or product concerns and rectify the issues effectively
• ELS :

Actively identifying continuous improvement opportunities and implementations thereof.

• Proactively identifying and implementing manufacturing operational expenses reductions.
• Continuous focus on 5S.
• EHS :

Zero tolerance approach on basic PPE compliance

• Ensure that all Company Safety policies are adhered to at all times
• Constant Focus on reporting and corrective action on near misses, unsafe acts / conditions and behaviors
• Ongoing focus on safety improvements

Requirements :

• 3-5 years’ experience with in the manufacturing industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience leading teams at Supervisory level
• Knowledge and understanding of ELS and continuous improvement initiatives an advantage
• Warehouse Inventory Managements system experience (E.g. MFGPro / Nautilus / Manhattan / SAP)
• Computer Literacy- Microsoft office suite (Excel– Essential)
• Through knowledge and understanding of operations procedures and processes.

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying

Overview:
To supervise, organise, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans. The position reports to the Production Manager.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 (with Maths & Science subjects)
• Certificate in Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision
• 2+ years' supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment

Key Performance Areas:

Production Planning:

• Schedule and monitor Production activities.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to Production Plans (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc.)

Production Management:

• Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies.
• Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift.
• Balance the production lines (manning levels)
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.
• Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.
• Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to achieve output at the correct quality and quantity.
• FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
• Control the manufacturing/production processes.
• Adjust and maintain production processes and machinery.
• Take corrective action where necessary.
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems
• Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instructions
• Complies with all statutory requirements.
• Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.

Raw Material:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
• Supervises monthly stock counts and ensure records are correctly entered
• Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count)

Material Handling:

• Handle and care for materials.
• Identify rejects and process waste
• Report material issues/concerns

Maintenance:

• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functionality.
• Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and equipment.
• Inform responsible person/s of equipment/tooling breakdown and raise Job requisitions.
• Prepare mould changes as required by the production plan, including requisite paperwork.
• Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime

Contribution Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvements.
• Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. Kaizen

People Management:

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved levels of performance
• Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, late-coming, overtime, misconducts, etc.
• Resolve grievances & disputes
• Plan and facilitate on the job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivate production operators continuously of correct work practices and provide on the job training of new production operators
• Attend all meetings and training courses as requested. Ensure all subordinates attend required training courses
• Ensure SACO payroll submissions are done accurately and timeously, including clocking’s and exceptions
• Report issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system to the Payroll department
• Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with the MIBCO Main Agreement
• Report any overtime exemptions (>than 10 hours per week and 60 hours per month) to the HR Department

SHE:

• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department. Report any unsafe equipment, working conditions and practices to the Production Manager.
• Ensure machines and production areas are kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with good housekeeping principles.
• Ensure that all safe working procedures are adhered to by subordinates at all times.
• Ensure availability and correct use of protective clothing and equipment
• Ensure all safety devices in the plant are operating correctly.

Overview:
To supervise, organise, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans.  The position reports to the Production Manager. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric / Grade 12 (with Maths & Science subjects)
• Certificate in Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision
• 2+ years' supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment

Key Performance Areas:

Production Planning: 

• Schedule and monitor Production activities.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to Production Plans (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc.)

Production Management:

• Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies.
• Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift.
• Balance the production lines (manning levels)
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.
• Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.
• Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to achieve output at the correct quality and quantity.
• FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
• Control the manufacturing/production processes.
• Adjust and maintain production processes and machinery.
• Take corrective action where necessary.
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems
• Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instructions
• Complies with all statutory requirements.
• Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.

Raw Material:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
• Supervises monthly stock counts and ensure records are correctly entered
• Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count)

Material Handling:

• Handle and care for materials.
• Identify rejects and process waste
• Report material issues/concerns

Maintenance:

• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functionality.
• Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and equipment.
• Inform responsible person/s of equipment/tooling breakdown and raise Job requisitions.
• Prepare mould changes as required by the production plan, including requisite paperwork.
• Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime

Contribution Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvements.
• Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. Kaizen

People Management:

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved levels of performance
• Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, late-coming, overtime, misconducts, etc.
• Resolve grievances & disputes
• Plan and facilitate on the job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivate production operators continuously of correct work practices and provide on the job training of new production operators
• Attend all meetings and training courses as requested. Ensure all subordinates attend required training courses
• Ensure SACO payroll submissions are done accurately and timeously, including clocking’s and exceptions
• Report issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system to the Payroll department
• Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with the MIBCO Main Agreement
• Report any overtime exemptions (>than 10 hours per week and 60 hours per month) to the HR Department

SHE:

• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department. Report any unsafe equipment, working conditions and practices to the Production Manager.
• Ensure machines and production areas are kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with good housekeeping principles.
• Ensure that all safe working procedures are adhered to by subordinates at all times.
• Ensure availability and correct use of protective clothing and equipment
• Ensure all safety devices in the plant are operating correctly.

• Matric, with Maths & Science.
• Degree or National Diploma in Production Management.
• Minimum 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

• Production Planning:
  • Schedule and monitor production activities.
  • Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan.
• Production Management:
  • Maintain manufacturing/production efficiencies.
  • Control the manufacturing/production process.
  • Adjust and maintain production process and machinery.
  • Ensure correct start up procedures.
  • Balance the production lines.
  • Supervise the work units to achieve work unit objective.
  • Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and substandard performance.
  • Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.
  • Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
  • First-Off production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance department.
  • Ensure correct manning level for the production output required.
• Raw Materials:
  • Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
  • Supervise the monthly stock take and ensure that records are entered correctly
  • Count stock for a stock take integrity check.
• Material Handling:
  • Identify and process waste.
  • Report material issues/concerns.
• Maintenance:
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning.
  • Monitor maintenance or manufacturing equipment, tooling and services.
  • Report any equipment/tooling breakdowns.
  • Prepare for mould changes as required by the production plan.
  • Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Apply continuous improvement principles, e.g. Kaizen.
  • Identify opportunities for improvements.
• Staff Management:
  • Coach and encourage staff to ensure improved performance levels.
  • Plan and provide for on-the-job training and multi-skilling of Production teams.
  • Attend all meetings and training courses as requested.
  • Ensure all subordinates attend required training courses, especially in respect of quality and safety.
  • Ensure that Contractor hours, clockings, exceptions, etc. are processed timeously for Payroll processing.
  • Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with MIBCO Main Agreement.
• SHE:
  • Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department.
  • Ensure machines and production areas are always kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S good housekeeping principles.

Job Purpose:

• To supervise, organise, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans. Reporting to Production Manager.

Minimum Requirement:

• Matric/ Grade 12 (with Maths and Science as subjects)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision
• National Diploma in Production Management, or the studying towards the same or similar qualification will be an added advantage
• 6+years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment
• Industrial Engineering experience

Main Responsibilities:

Production Planning:

• Schedule and monitor Production activities
• Schedule and efficiently arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, Blend, Products etc.)

Production Management:

• Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies
• Ensures correct start up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift
• Balance the production lines (manning levels)
• Supervise the work units to achieve work unit objectives
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
• Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations
• Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to produce quality finished product
• FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
• Control the manufacturing/production process
• Adjust and maintain production process and machinery
• Take corrective action where necessary
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality/control department and process engineering to resolve problems. This is to ensure low rates of repairs and rejects are achieved
• Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instruction sheets
• Ensures correct manning level for the production output required
• Complies with all statutory requirements
• Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition

Raw Materials:

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production
• Supervises the monthly stock take and ensures that records are correctly entered
• Count stock for a Stock Take integrity check (check product condition during the count)

Material Handling:

• Identify and process waste
• Report material issues/concerns

Maintenance:

• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning
• Monitor maintenance or manufacturing equipment, tooling and services
• Inform responsible person of equipment/tooling breakdown and complete Job Card, if applicable
• Prepare for product changes as required by the production plan. Complete change over paperwork
• Performs minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for improvements
• Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. kaizen

People Management:

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.
• Resolve grievances & disputes
• Plans and provides for on the job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivates production operators continuously of correct work practices and provides on the job training of new production operators
• Attends all meetings and training courses as requested. Ensures all subordinates attend required training courses, especially those in respect of quality and safety
• Responsible to ensure that Payroll SACO hours submissions are done in time for Payroll Processing
• Ensure SACO clockings & exceptions are processed daily and timeously for payroll processing
• Ensure any issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system is reported to the payroll department immediately
• Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with MIBCO Main Agreement
• Report any overtime exemptions (more than 10 hours per week) to the HR Department immediately

SHE:

• Ensures safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department
• Reports any unsafe equipment, working conditions and practices to the Production Manager
• Ensure machines and production areas are always kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5S good housekeeping principles.
• Ensures that all safe working procedures are always adhered to by subordinates
• Also endures protective clothing, shoes and glasses are always worn correctly and in designated areas
• Ensures that all safety devices on the plant are operating correctly, including lock out tag out

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Performance Outputs Planning

1. Liaise with Operations Manager re current projections vs. actual sales
2. Review/ adjust monthly Planning Schedule & Weekly Plans
3. Conduct weekly Production Meeting at Conversion & Daily Production meeting Extrusion, identify and action optimum programme to execute planned requirements
4. Discover trends in market demand vs. stock, on hand (Finished, WIP, Raw and Packaging), identify potential shortfalls, recommend remedial action
5. Review plant availability (condition, planned maintenance, schedule, etc.)
6. Review throughput requirement for shift
7. Ensure all production inputs and resources are in place (Staff, machines, materials, dies, weighing scales)

Controlling (Production)

1. Plant & People declared safe to operate at start-up
2. Monitor production flow ito. Plant performance, compliance with safety and health standards, quality, and best-practice requirements
3. Identify deviations from required standards and their causes, initiate corrective action
4. Ensure optimum Control Room & Operator liaison – discover and address gaps
5. Monitor material batches, discover/ address nonconformances
6. Identify and mitigate potential hazards
7. Ensure physical security of negotiable items (products, etc)
8. Oversee Process changes according to varying operating conditions – oversee manual interventions – log such changes and recommend changes

Documentation

1. Produce reports on variable elements related to production e.g. daily/weekly production, maintenance, safety
2. Input production data into system (BOM)
3. Produce statutory records as required
4. Ensure availability of documents
5. Procuring of Local Buyouts

Leadership

1. Select and appoint team members
2. Enable delivery capacity of team members through training, communication and setting clear performance standards
3. Implement a performance-enabling environment through working conditions, feedback on actual delivery, support, recognition and reward, fostering teamwork, fairness and other best-practice leadership processes
4. Discover sources of workplace conflict and resolve proactively

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Soft Skills

1. Attention to Detail
2. Verbal & Written Communication
3. Analytical Thinking

Computer Skills

1. Other Software Packages

Technical Skills

Required Qualifications

1. Tertiary qualification in Production Management or any similar qualification
2. 5 years of experience in a similar position with at least 3 years in managing a team
3. Knowledge within the Hardware or Retail sector would be advantageous.
4. Knowledge of IQ Retail System would be advantageous.

R30K Negotiable

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Production Supervisor (Automotive) Durban KZN SOUTH-AFRICA

Department:

Production

Recruiter:

Hlabahlosile

Job Ref:



Date posted:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

Production Supervisor (Automotive) Durban KZN SOUTH-AFRICA

Department:

Production

Job Purpose:

To supervise, organize, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in

accordance with production plans

Reporting to:

Production Manager

Requirements for Applicants

Educational:

• Matriculation (grade 12 school leaving certificate) as a minimum qualification, with math’s & science as subjects.
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision
  
  

• 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.
  
  

• Schedule and monitor Production activities.
• Schedule and arrange changeovers according to Production Plans (change- over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc.)
  
  

• Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies.
• Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift.
• Balance the production lines (manning levels)
• Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.
• Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.
• Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to achieve output at the correct quality and quantity.
• FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.
• Control the manufacturing/production processes.
• Adjust and maintain production processes and machinery.
• Take corrective action where necessary.
• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilizes previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems
  
  

• Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilizes previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems
• Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instructions
• Complies with all statutory requirements.
• Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.
  
  

• Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.
• Supervises monthly stock counts and ensure records are correctly entered
• Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count)
  
  

• Handle and care for materials.
• Identify rejects and process waste.
• Report material issues/concerns
  
  

• Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functionality.
• Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and equipment.
• Inform responsible person/s of equipment/tooling breakdown and raise Job requisitions.
• Prepare mould changes as required by the production plan, including requisite paperwork.
• Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime
  
  

• Identify opportunities for improvements.
• Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. kaizen
  
  

• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved levels of performance
• Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, late- coming, overtime, misconducts, etc.
• Resolve grievances & disputes
• Plan and facilitate on the job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivate production operators continuously of correct work practices and provide on the job training of new production operators
• Attend all meetings and training courses as requested. Ensure all subordinates attend required training courses
• Ensure SACO payroll submissions are done accurately and timeously, including
  
  

• Report issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system to the Payroll department
• Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with the MIBCO Main Agreement
• Report any overtime exemptions (>than 10 hours per week and 60 hours per month) to the HR Department
  
  

• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department. Report any unsafe equipment, working conditions and practices to the Production Manager.
• Ensure machines and production areas are kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with good housekeeping principles.
• Ensure that all safe working procedures are adhered to by subordinates at all times.
• Ensure availability and correct use of protective clothing and equipment
• Ensure all safety devices in the plant are operating correctly.
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Advertising Services

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Production Supervisor (Automotive) Durban KZN SOUTH-AFRICA

Department:

Production

Job Purpose:

To supervise, organize, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in

accordance with production plans

Reporting to:

Production Manager

Requirements for Applicants

Educational:

· Matriculation (grade 12 school leaving certificate) as a minimum qualification, with math’s & science as subjects.

· Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision

Experiential:

· 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Areas

Associated Tasks

Production Planning:

· Schedule and monitor Production activities.

· Schedule and arrange changeovers according to Production Plans (change- over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc.)

Production Management:

· Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies.

· Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift.

· Balance the production lines (manning levels)

· Monitor the achievement of daily production targets.

· Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.

· Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations.

· Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to achieve output at the correct quality and quantity.

· FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept.

· Control the manufacturing/production processes.

· Adjust and maintain production processes and machinery.

· Take corrective action where necessary.

· Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilizes previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems

Production Management:

· Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilizes previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems

· Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instructions

· Complies with all statutory requirements.

· Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.

Raw Material:

· Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.

· Supervises monthly stock counts and ensure records are correctly entered

· Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count)

Material Handling:

· Handle and care for materials.

· Identify rejects and process waste.

· Report material issues/concerns

Maintenance:

· Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functionality.

· Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and equipment.

· Inform responsible person/s of equipment/tooling breakdown and raise Job requisitions.

· Prepare mould changes as required by the production plan, including requisite paperwork.

· Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime

Contribution Improvement:

· Identify opportunities for improvements.

· Apply continuous improvement principles – e.g. kaizen

People Management:

· Coach and counsel people to ensure improved levels of performance

· Ensure discipline is maintained in the department – manage absenteeism, late- coming, overtime, misconducts, etc.

· Resolve grievances & disputes

· Plan and facilitate on the job training and multi-skilling of production teams on a continuous basis. Motivate production operators continuously of correct work practices and provide on the job training of new production operators

· Attend all meetings and training courses as requested. Ensure all subordinates attend required training courses

· Ensure SACO payroll submissions are done accurately and timeously, including

clocking’s and exceptions

· Report issues/concerns with the SACO time & attendance system to the Payroll department

· Manage Production overtime schedules to ensure compliance with the MIBCO Main Agreement

· Report any overtime exemptions (>than 10 hours per week and 60 hours per month) to the HR Department

SHE:

· Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices in all areas of the department. Report any unsafe equipment, working conditions and practices to the Production Manager.

· Ensure machines and production areas are kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with good housekeeping principles.

· Ensure that all safe working procedures are adhered to by subordinates at all times.

· Ensure availability and correct use of protective clothing and equipment

· Ensure all safety devices in the plant are operating correctly.