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Production Supervisor

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Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • National Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • 3 years supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment

    Production Planning:

  • Schedule and monitor Production activities
Schedule and arrange change-overs according to Production Plans (changeover 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) 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 achieve output at the correct quality and quantity. FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept. Control the manufacturing/production processes Adjust and maintain production processes 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 Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instructions Complies with all statutory requirements. Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.

Raw Material:

Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production Supervises monthly stock countsand ensure records are correctly entered Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count)

Material Handling:

Handle and care for materials Identify rejects and process waste Report material issues/concerns

Maintenance:

Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functionality Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and equipment Inform responsible person/s of equipment/tooling breakdown and raise Job requisitions Prepare mould changes as required by the production plan, including requisite paperwork Perform minor machine repairs to reduce machine downtime

Contribution Improvement:

Identify opportunities for improvements Apply continuous improvement principles eg. kaizen

People Management:

Coach and counsel people to ensure improved levels of performance Ensure discipline is maintained in the department manage
19 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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