Description:
Job Vacancy: Extrusion Supervisor
Location: Ottery, Cape Town, Western Cape
Company: Proficient Packaging
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Extrusion Supervisor to oversee one of three extrusion shifts. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient production, team management, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Management:
- Plan, organize, and supervise extrusion processes to meet production targets in terms of output, quality, and timelines.
- Monitor machine performance and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure minimal downtime.
- Optimize production efficiency by reducing waste and improving cycle times.
- Team Leadership:
- Manage, train, and motivate a team of operators and assistants on responsible shifts.
- Conduct shift handovers, performance reviews, and team meetings to ensure alignment with production goals.
- Address discipline issues and foster a culture of accountability and discipline.
- Quality Assurance:
- Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure all products meet quality standards.
- Conduct regular checks systems, processes, products, machinery settings, and documentation.
- Adherence to root cause analyses and preventative measures when presented with non-conformances.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate production records, downtime reports, and waste records.
- Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports and feedback on output, efficiency, and other KPIs as required.
- Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting risk assessments.
- Adhere to all ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an extrusion environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of extrusion machinery, processes, and troubleshooting.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively.
- Knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in using MS Office tools.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Production efficiency (Plan vs. Actual Output).
- Machine uptime and downtime reduction.
- Waste reduction and quality improvement.
- SOP compliance and accurate record-keeping.
- Team performance and adherence to safety protocols.
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Please forward your CV with contactable references to our Human Resources department hradmin@profpack.co.za by 7th March 2025. Please indicate salary expectations on application.
22 Apr 2025;
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