Description:
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 ManagerMinimum Requirements:
Matric/ Grade 12 with Maths & Science as subjects National Diploma or Degree in Production Management 2+ years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment
Main Responsibilities:
Production Planning:
Schedule and monitor Production activities Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (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) 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 conditionRaw 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:
Handle and care for materials Identify and process waste Report m
19 Mar 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za