Job Description

Engineering & Technical ~ Management ~ Artisans
KZN

Reporting to: HOD Production
Supervision of: 15 xe2x80x93 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.

Requirements

• • Tertiary Qualification in Management would be advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 Yearsxe2x80x99 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.

Package and benefits:

• • Basic Salary: We offer R 140.00 xe2x80x93 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