Production Supervisor

Minimum Job Requirements:

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

Report to the Production Manager:

• 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.