78 Supervisor jobs in Durban

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Contract: Permanent

Business Unit: Mount Edgecombe

Remuneration: R 416,307.00

EE position: No

An opportunity has become available for an Inventory Shift Supervisor. The Incumbent will be responsible for supervising and managing overall activities of Inventory Technicians and ensuring that daily operational activities meet required standards and procedures.

• Inventory Operational Objectives have been accomplished
• Quality and Risk objectives
• Quality compliance has been achieved in accordance with SOP specifications.
• General functions have been carried out within specified timeframes
• People supervised to achieve operational objectives
• Customer Relations

• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Planning, organising and monitoring

• Ethical behaviour
• Personal Development
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Drive and belief in the cause

• Customer Service Orientation
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Engaging Diversity
• Teamwork
• Knowledge Sharing
• Conflict management

• Systems competence
• Technical skills / Competence
• Laboratory skills

• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence orientation
• Teamwork

• Overtime as and when required
• Shift and weekend duties as scheduled
• Local and national travel
• Generally physically healthy and reasonable endurance and mobility
• Detail Conscious
• HPCSA Registered Medical Technologist (Blood Transfusion)

• Manage and coordinate production activities
• Train and supervise staff
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Identify and address issues to improve efficiency
• CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD - will be verified

Minimum Qualification

• Relevant Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and related fields


• ISO certification

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and related fields

• At least 5 years relevant Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience in a Quality Supervisory role in Automotive or Manufacturing

• Quality Control and Quality Assurance: Understanding of QMS is critical


• Reads and Interprets Quality specification data with an understanding of company policies and internal controls


• Collects and researches data, designs workflows and procedures


• Proficient in AutoCAD, PolyWorks, Faro programs


• Ability to analyse data and make data driven decisions


• Must fully understand the requirements of the product/material


• In depth understanding of quality control procedures/systems and relevant legal standards


• Good working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods


• Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment


• Strong flair for Quality Administration and Reporting


• Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge


• Participate and manage in projects where required


• Basic business and financial acumen


• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel


• Working Knowledge of Safety


• Quality certification ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ITAF 16949

• Oversee all quality aspects and ensure all products conform to the applicable approved standards and specifications


• Champion the implementation and monitoring of ITAF and make recommendations


• Investigate and resolve Quality Non-conformances


• Investigate and resolve customer quality complaints


• Investigate internal and external non-conformances and ensure countermeasures are put in place


• Monitor and address 4M Changes (Man, Machine, Method and Material) with all relevant parties


• Analyze all defects and take the necessary remedial action


• Analyze data to identify areas of improvement in the production process


• Conduct process and system audits and resolve findings/discrepancies


• Act as a customer representative and customer support contact


• Actively participate in maintaining ISO certification


• Monthly reporting of quality metrics and updating of various quality documents, including test plans and protocols


• Oversees the documentation of data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures


• Ensures that all equipment is calibrated timeously and maintain calibration register/schedule


• Maintain customer KPI reporting


• Monitor adherence to production requirements


• Implements standards, procedures and processes to meet the required quality standards


• Develops, maintains and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions


• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, customer service and cost savings


• Conduct quality training


• Implementation of Health and Safety Standards


• Supervise employees, coordinate the scheduling of work tasks and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards


• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Relevant Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and related fields
ISO certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Relevant bachelor’s degree in quality, Manufacturing, Engineering and related fields

EXPERIENCE
At least 5 years relevant Quality Assurance & Quality Control experience in a Quality Supervisory role in Automotive or Manufacturing

TECHNICAL PRE-REQUISITE

Quality Control and Quality Assurance :Understanding of QMS is critical
Reads and Interprets Quality specification data with un understanding of company policies and internal controls
Collects and researches data, designs workflows and procedures.
Proficient in.Auto CAD, Poly Works Faro programs
Ability to analyse data and make data driven decisions.
Must fully understand the requirements of the product/material.
In depth understanding if quality control procedures/systems and relevant legal standards
Good working knowledge of data analysis/statistical methods
Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment,
Strong flair for Quality Administration and Reporting
Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge
Participate and manage in projects where required.
Basic business and financial acumen
Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel
Working Knowledge of Safety
Quality certification ISO 9001. ISO14001,ITAF 16949

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overseeing all quality aspects and ensure all products conforms to the applicable approved standards and specifications.
Champion the implementation and monitoring of ITAF and make recommendations.
Investigate and resolve Quality Non- conformances.
Investigate and resolve customer quality complaints.
Investigate internal and external non- conformances and ensure countermeasures are put in place
Monitoring and address 4M Changes (Man, M/C, Method and Material) with all relevant parties
Analyse all defects and take the necessary remedial action
Analyse data to identify areas of improvement in the Production process
Conduct process and system audits and resolve findings/discrepancies.
Act as a customer representative and customer support contact

Actively participate in maintaining ISO certification
Monthly Reporting of quality metrics and updating of various quality documents, including test plans and protocols
Oversees the documentation of data obtained during all quality activities consistent with company policies and procedures
Ensures that all equipment is calibrated timeously and maintain calibration register/schedule
Maintain customer KPI reporting.
Monitor adherence to production requirements.
Implements standards, procedures and processes to meet the required quality standards.
Develops, maintains and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, customer service and cost savings.
Conduct quality training
Implementation of Health and Safety Standards
Supervise employees, coordinate the scheduling of work tasks and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards.
Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

A vacancy exists for a Production Supervisor at our Durban Manufacturing factory in Westmead.

Overall scope of role The Production Supervisor is responsible for general supervision of the production packing staff to meet the production schedule, productivity and quality objectives.

Responsibilities include training and ensuring disciplined work environment is maintained. This person must have at least 5 years of experience in first line supervision in production environment.

Key responsibilities

Delivery of Production Plan

Production productivity

Product Quality

Staff Supervision

Staff Safety Key communication and relationships

Receive instructions from and reports to Manufacturing Manager

Communicates and receives planned production demand requirements daily from the production planner

Communicates daily progress on production plan to stakeholders to ensure smooth material and production flow

Communicates and direct production staff to achieve product plan efficiently Communicates and coordinates machine breakdowns to maintenance

Communicates schedule deviations and material availability issues to stores personnel and production planner Skills, qualifications and experience needed

Matric / Studying towards a Degree

Must be able to communicate in English and Zulu

5+ years experience in managing shop floor production staff

Preferred experience in application of lean manufacturing principles.

Excellent at conflict resolution, communication skills, relationship building and constructive feedback

Good problem-solving skills Organized, planning, Time Management

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Admin, or Purchasing (NQF 6)
• Experience: 5 years in procurement
• Systems: ERP systems (Oracle, SAP), iProcurement/RFQ
• Knowledge: PFMA, PPPFA, BBBEE, Treasury Regulations

1. Manage RFQ/tender processes to meet business needs.
2. Ensure timely delivery of goods per specifications and policies.
3. Source suppliers in line with PFMA and PPPFA.
4. Approve orders within delegated authority.
5. Monitor and close open orders in the system.
6. Compile monthly reports (e.g., CAPEX, supplier performance).
7. Train and support procurement staff.
8. Advise regional staff on procurement policies and regulations.
9. Maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
10. Develop and manage staff performance and skills.
11. Support Procurement Operations Manager with tasks/projects.
12. Oversee capital expenditure and sourcing in the region.