Job Description

Reporting to: HOD Production

Supervision of: 15 - 20 Staff Members

Our client, an established automotive components manufacturer in Westmead is looking for an experienced Production Shift Supervisor.

The company is a manufacturer / supplier of valve seats and valve guides, for combustion engines, with a well-established international customer base. The company employs over 750 employees across 5 facilities worldwide and has 85 staff in Durban operating on shift basis.

The Production Shift Supervisor will be responsible for, amongst other things:

• Efficient production output and meeting targets.
• Ensuring components are produced to specification and is of high quality.
• Production Team management during the shift.
• Training and development of personnel in a shift.
• Providing technical support where applicable.
• Ensuring compliance with all operational requirements (OHS / QUALITY / ADMINISTRATION)
• Support Management in providing harmonious working environment, attending to queries and escalating where appropriate.
• Attend to adhoc duties and projects assigned by HOD/s.
• Provide expertise in management of company resources
• Provide technical support and guidance to subordinates and ensure efficient and smooth operation of production during shifts
• Oversee proper allocation of resources available and ensuring discipline in accordance to the company regulations and processes.

• Tertiary Qualification in Management would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 Years' experience in a Supervisory / Team-leader position, preferably in Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to develop, train and instruct Operators.
• Reasonable background knowledge of quality management systems.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Background in Machine Operating / Setting advantageous.

• Basic Salary: We offer R 140.00 - R 157.50 per hour Bonus: We offer annual bonus in a form of a 13th Cheque. Benefits: Provident fund (8%)
• Allowances: Shift Allowances (12.5% / 17.5% / 30.0%)
• The candidate MUST be in good standing with all arms of law enforcement agencies of the country

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