SITE                     :  CANSMART

DIVISION             :  PRODUCTION

REPORTING TO :  PRODUCTION MANAGER

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To ensure optimum shift-based utilisation of plant, raw materials, and people, to produce quality products at a minimum cost which meets customer and business requirements and complies with legislation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPTIMISE PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE & PROCESSES

• Interpret and implement weekly production plan per a shift per a line.
• Monitor production processes to optimise efficiency, quality and reduce waste.
• Monitor trends and initiate corrective action.
• Support the team to improve process quality and productivity.
• Co-ordinate scheduled maintenance to ensure optimal machine availability
• Ensure raw materials and finished goods are available for production

PERFORMANCE ADMINISTRATION

• Ensure application of administration systems and procedures.
• Administer conditions of employment for team members.
• Ensure shift documentation such as production sheets, works orders, quality check sheets, cleaning check sheets, stock management process are completed on shift.

MAINTAIN SAFE, HEALTHY & RISK-FREE WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Comply with safety, food safety, health and environmental legislation and procedures.
• Training and compliance of safe work procedures.

MANUFACTURING PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES IN OWN AREA

• Lead production activities in accordance with the work practice framework.
• Lead the application of teamwork practices for a team.
• Seek opportunities for improvement and execute.

LEAD THE APPLICATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING PROCESS IN OWN AREA

• Lead the application of problem-solving techniques to resolve problems.

MANAGE HUMAN RESOURCES

• Coach employees on tasks to ensure competence and experience.
• Manage and apply personnel processes such as leave application, one-on-one.
• Ensure a healthy employee relations climate.
• Implement performance management.
• Communicate effectively in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• BTech in Engineering Mechanical or Industrial or Metallurgical.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within the fast-moving manufacturing sector in a supervisory role.
• Tertiary qualification in operations management will be an added advantage.
• 3-piece food can, end or beverage can, end manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• 3 years’ experience as a Shift Supervisor controlling a manufacturing plant will be an added advantage.