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Become a Shift Leader at our New Orleans bakery located at 2801 Magazine St., Suite 6, New Orleans, LA! As the Shift Lead, you are the captain of our bakery day or night! You understand what it takes to “Own the Night” (and beyond), by predicting the flow of business during a successful shift. Your hands-on leadership style should not only include building orders, suggestive selling, baking, and interacting with customers – it will also mean taking pride in knowing that your prowess as a leading Insomniac attributes to a productive and fun night for your store!

Who We Are!

Some of Our Sweet Shift Leader Perks:

• Flexible part-time work schedules
• Pay-on-Demand (no longer do you have to wait until the end of the week. Get paid daily for your total shift earnings from the day before!)
• Paid vacation and sick time off
• Interactive training & mentorship
• Pet insurance for your furry loved ones
• Job stability with a rapidly growing and reputable company
• Achievable growth/promotion opportunities
• You get to work in a fun, exciting team environment
• Employee discount and FREE cookies with every shift!

What Will I Do as a Shift Leader?

• Provide incredible customer service and quality products to all of our guests throughout their experience within our bakeries
• Support store leadership by maintaining operations during your shift, communicating pertinent information, monitoring production efficiency, holding the team accountable to company standards and procedures, and assisting in the training and coaching of team members
• Prioritize and delegate tasks for baking, cashiering, packaging, and cleaning while leading the cookie crew team
• Support and work alongside the Cookie Crew
• Provide a safe, clean, working environment for our guests and staff and adhere to safe food handling practices
• Manage cash handling and deposits

Desired Skills/Experience:

• At least 1 year of working experience in a customer service focused role
• Point of Sale systems experience
• Outstanding communication, time management, and people skills
• Outgoing/friendly/patient demeanor
• Detail focused and results-oriented
• Ability to lead-by-example and motivate others
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• Legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or older to be employed

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Onsite (Shift)

Co-ordinate the melting team during the shift to ensure safe and efficient operations in the foundry. Provide support to the team to ensure safety, quality and productivity levels are maintained. Ensure company policies are implemented and upheld. Foster a positive work environment and drive continuous improvement.

Why choose Weir:

Job Title: Shift Leader

Division: Weir Minerals HBF

Location: Port Elizabeth

Onsite (Shift)

Purpose of Role: Co-ordinate the melting team during the shift to ensure safe and efficient operations in the foundry. Provide support to the team to ensure safety, quality and productivity levels are maintained. Ensure company policies are implemented and upheld. Foster a positive work environment and drive continuous improvement.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong : Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Supervision: Lead and manage the melting personnel on shift. Monitoring and improving production efficiencies, managing cycle times and ensuring production targets are met. Motivate and encourage the team and foster teamwork.
• Quality and Continuous Improvement: Maintain the integrity of the ISO 9001 system. Ensure policies and procedures are followed, and where applicable, ensure continuous improvement is applied through controlled management of change.
• Technical and Operations: Guide the team on best practices relating to charging, operating and tapping furnaces. Oversee furnace and hadle relining activities ensuring operating conditions remain safe and within performance expectations. Monitor the movement and handling of charge materials.
• Reporting and Communications: Prepare and submit shift reports and necessary department documentation. Maintaining effective communication with other supervisors, departments, and management.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  
  

• 10 years of experience in foundry melting operations.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• A senior certificate or N3 as (minimum), physical metallurgy qualification or similar (desired)with strong mathematics and problem solving and reasoning ability.
• Computer literate.
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Production and Manufacturing
• Industries Mining, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Shift Leader to provide strong technical leadership and direction to a team of artisans and technicians. You will be responsible for ensuring all maintenance tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and on time, while driving continuous improvement and minimizing equipment downtime.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and run an efficient maintenance operation to meet operational and production targets.
• Achieve zero breakdowns weekly and reduce production downtime.
• Perform and supervise scheduled, routine, and preventative maintenance to minimise unplanned stoppages.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns quickly to maximise equipment availability.
• Record and document all maintenance work, equipment history, and recurring issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) to resolve technical problems and develop action plans.
• Manage tools, spares, and maintenance budget effectively.
• Set and monitor KPIs for artisans and technicians, coach and mentor the team, and encourage innovative solutions to unique challenges.
• Apply technical expertise to support plant operations and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ensure full compliance with OSH-Act and regulatory requirements.
• Compile weekly reports on artisan utilisation, department expenditure, and maintenance performance.

• N6 with Trade Test or technical diploma/degree (Fitter, Electrical, or Millwright) with completion of a formal apprenticeship.
• Minimum 10 years’ artisan experience with proven leadership skills.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including reading schematics and using test equipment (multimeters oscilloscopes).
• Solid understanding of maintenance principles, technical manuals, blueprints, and safety regulations.
• Proficient in maintenance management systems (CMMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

• Mobility to move freely within a manufacturing environment, including climbing ladders and bending.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30kg occasionally.
• Good manual dexterity, vision, and hearing for technical work and equipment inspection

• Electrical, hydraulic & PLC fault finding
• Ability to read and understand hydraulic/Pneumatic drawings
• Programme robotics and PLC's
• Cross train subordinates & give support where and when required

• PLC Programming (Siemens S5, S5, Festo, Omron)
• CNC (Indramat, Fidia, Fanuc)
• Robotics (Kuka, ABB, Motoman, AEC, Phillips)
• Industrial communications networks
• Fault finding and press machinery repair
• Manufacturing processes
• Basic understanding of quality systems
• SCADA/ HMI experience (Win CC, Wonderware Intouch, Xenon, Win Flex)

• N6 / National Diploma with 5- 10 years of experience in automation/ instrumentation field within the automotive environment
• T3/T4 diploma will be an advantage
• 5 years as a technician in the electrical field, especially in automation (hydraulics and general maintenance/projects)

Reference: JHB000178-Sines-1

Our Client is looking for a Laboratory Team Leader who will be part of an effective team that interacts with multifaceted parts of the organization, including but not limited to Quality Control, Sample Management, Lab Compliance, and Lab Services.

This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of quality assurance and quality control in accordance with the Quality Management System by performing analytical services to satisfy the client’s needs in accordance with the requirements of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority.

This role will be responsible for supervising the operating activities of the laboratory and prioritizing workload to ensure customer service levels are met. This incumbent will also be responsible for site management of the shift team to ensure efficient and effective operations of the laboratory, as well as to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples/commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation while ensuring confidentiality of results.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• Ensure and assist in performing analytical tasks as assigned to shift team as per relevant Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures of the laboratory.
• Perform analysis of samples as per Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Guidelines, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
• Troubleshoot and provide analytic input into laboratory operations.
• Calibrate apparatus using applicable standards according to the calibration program in the laboratory compiled by the Laboratory Supervisor as per applicable SOPs.
• Prepare, calculate, and report raw analytical data according to ALCOA+ guidelines (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, and Complete).
• Maintain the Quality Management System in the laboratory according to Good Documentation, Manufacturing, and Laboratory Practices.
• Prepare reagents correctly and accurately according to SOPs and applicable methods, documenting all relevant details.
• Optimize laboratory equipment by minimizing re-runs and additional tests.
• Perform method verification, validation, transfer, and technical projects in collaboration with Technical Team.
• Conduct cross checks of analytical results as required by the Laboratory Management.
• Perform Technical Reviews of analytic results as required by the Laboratory Management.
• Execute laboratory chores and duties as per laboratory duty list and reasonable requests by management.
• Assist in operational planning as required by Laboratory Management.
• Review and write SOPs in collaboration with the QA team.
• Train other analysts on SOPs and Laboratory techniques.
• Maintain productivity in the laboratory in line with set lead times and key performance indicators.
• Participate in laboratory safety procedures as required by management.
• Perform shift handover at the start and end of every shift with key issues identified and prioritized.
• Review outstanding work concerning customer deadlines and prioritize activities of shift team to meet customer expectations.
• Regularly review workload with respect to analytical test deadlines and prioritize accordingly.
• Ensure smooth operation of the laboratory and achieve deadlines.
• Assist with appraising, coaching, training, and development of lab analysts to ensure a competent and motivated team.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Computer literate with analytic software.
• Minimum Qualification required: Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytic Chemistry or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 6 years laboratory experience as an analyst in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in performing Method Development, Method Validation, Method Verification, and Method Transfer.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Technical Result Review.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong Communication Skills (verbal and written)
• Deadline driven
• Quality Focus
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Analytical skills required
• Detail oriented
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Persuading and Influencing

Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety. The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff.

Our success is based on the highest quality standards and the tireless commitment of the Techniplas team. Our team members are our greatest asset. We strive to develop our employees and invest in deepening their skills.

For our location in Coega IDZ, Gqeberha , we have an immediate opening for a Shift Team Leader . Reporting directly to the Production Manager , you are an integral part of the related team to further improve the business.

*Preference will be given to employees from the Designated Groups.

• Directs all shift production Operations
• Manages utilization of equipment, facilities, and personnel to obtain maximum efficiency and meet performance objectives.
• On-time and in-full delivery of manufactured components according to planned schedules for the respective shift.
• Good planning, organisational and administrative skills.
• Quality control and assurance
• Ability to execute tasks and plan successfully
• Full responsibility for the shift including all production functions
• Maintains and updates manufacturing equipment information and breakdown information.
• Manage the status of production shift plans and backlog to order completion.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Leadership Course / Training
• 2-5 years Leadership Exp
• Plastic Injection Moulding Manufacturing exp
• Good communication skills written and verbal

We Offer you a varied and interesting job, attractive employment conditions, a dynamic environment, opportunities for further training and qualification, an open and team-oriented corporate culture. Apply now!

The Laboratory Team Leader position will be part of an effective team that interacts with multifaceted parts of the organisation, including, but not limited to Quality Control, Sample Management, Lab Compliance, and Lab Services.

This position is responsible for maintaining a high level of quality assurance and quality control, in accordance with the Quality Management System, by performing analytical services to satisfy the client’s needs in accordance with the requirements of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority.

This role will supervise the operating activities of the laboratory and prioritise workload to ensure customer service levels are met. This incumbent will also be responsible for site management of the shift team to ensure efficient and effective operations of the laboratory, as well as to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples/commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation and ensuring confidentiality of results.

1. Ensure and assist in performing analytical tasks as assigned to the shift team as per relevant Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures of the laboratory.
2. Perform analysis of samples as per Good Laboratory Practice, Good Manufacturing Guidelines, and applicable Standard Operating Procedures.
3. Troubleshoot and provide analytic input into laboratory operations.
4. Calibrate apparatus using applicable standards according to the calibration programme in the laboratory compiled by the Laboratory Supervisor as per applicable SOPs.
5. Prepare, calculate, and report raw analytical data according to ALCOA+ guidelines (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, and Complete).
6. Maintain the Quality Management System in the laboratory according to Good Documentation, Manufacturing, and Laboratory Practices.
7. Prepare reagents correctly and accurately according to SOPs and applicable methods, documenting all relevant details e.g. reference method, measured pH, temperature, etc.
8. Ensure optimisation of laboratory equipment by keeping re-runs and additional tests to a minimum.
9. Perform method verification, validation, transfer, and technical projects in collaboration with the Technical Team.
10. Perform cross checks of analytical results as required by the Laboratory Management.
11. Conduct Technical Reviews of analytic results as required by the Laboratory Management.
12. Perform laboratory chores and duties as per laboratory duty list and reasonable requests by management.
13. Assist in operational planning as required by Laboratory Management.
14. Review and write SOPs in collaboration with the QA team.
15. Train other analysts on SOPs and Laboratory techniques.
16. Maintain productivity in the laboratory in line with set lead times and key performance indicators.
17. Participate in laboratory safety procedures as required by management.
18. Follow any other reasonable instructions given by management or the employer from time to time.
19. Ensure shift handover is performed at the start and end of every shift with key issues clearly identified and prioritised to the previous/next shift and recorded in the Shift Logbook to ensure all tasks are completed within the required deadlines.
20. Review outstanding work with respect to customer deadlines and prioritise activities of the shift team to meet customer expectations.
21. Regularly review workload during the shift with respect to analytical test deadlines and use the information to prioritise activities of the shift team.
22. Ensure smooth operation of the laboratory and achieve deadlines.
23. Assist with appraising, coaching, training, and development of lab analysts to ensure a competent and motivated team.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Computer literate with analytic software.
• Minimum qualification required: Relevant Diploma or Degree in Analytic Chemistry or equivalent.
• Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum 6 years laboratory experience as an analyst in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in performing Method Development, Method Validation, Method Verification, and Method Transfer.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Technical Result Review.