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Production Supervisor (Plant) - Permanent

Executive Placements
Durban Full-day Full-time

Description:

Minimum Requirements:
Matriculation (grade 12 school leaving certificate), with maths & science as subjects.
National Diploma or Degree in Production Management

Experience:
At least two 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.

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 condition.

Raw 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 material issues/concerns

Maintenance:
Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning

Monitor maintenance or manufacturing equipment, tooling and services

Inform responsible person of equipment/tooling breakdown and complete Job Card, if applicable

Prepare for mould changes as required by the production plan. Complete mould change paperwork

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20 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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