Job Description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Sasolburg Operations

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To manage resources to achieve optimal production output in relevant process area. Support area production manager in conducting production, with specific relevance to process: work safety, product quality, economic efficiency, and logistics.

Task and Responsibilities:

Ensure availability of resources for the shift, including employees, forklifts, and other equipment, to ensure productivity and minimal downtime

Liaise with workshop/Millwright to ensure equipment is well maintained and available for the shift

Schedule workforce for the shift in the packaging department and supervise their performance

Ensure reduction of expenses and increase productivity by ensuring employees adhere to process and start and finish work as scheduled

Ensure employees in the shift are inducted, trained in Standard Operating Procedures, and adhere to health and safety practices and policy

Conduct shift meetings and safety briefings at the start of the shift

Communicate shift targets to employees and ensure achievement

Provide motivation, support, training, and guidance to your shift

Communicate any problems or obstacles to Production Manager

Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures to enhance speed and efficiency without compromising product safety, integrity, and client standards

Ensure production schedules for employees to achieve optimum output levels

Ensure that processes run reliably and efficiently by planning and organizing production schedules, assessing project and resource requirements

Ensure achievement of production targets to client expectation (qualitatively and quantitatively)

Determine and ensure adherence to strict quality control standards.

Production responsibility in terms of safety, environmental friendliness, cost, quality and on time production

Effectiveness and efficiency of the shift.

Fulfillment of production targets.

Health safety and hygiene requirements are followed and trained with subordinates and compliance with requirements is constantly controlled. Efficient usage of raw materials, consumables, utilities, maintenance materials and recycle streams. Support optimum plant equipment availability. Organize and supervise first line maintenance (FLM). Monitor compliance with relevant quality requirements and instruct subordinates as to environmental issues. Regularly inform subordinates, peers, supervisor, and service departments of all relevant information. Constantly train and assess subordinates in all relevant matter and case of poor performance take corrective action Regularly assess equipment and process to improve operation efficiency and reduce cost and risk

Minimum Requirements

National Diploma in Chemical Engineering or equivalent. 3-5 years in heavy manufacturing/production in the chemical or metallurgical industry is a prerequisite. Must be competent in a minimum of twelve process units. Solid supervisory experience and skills, ability to prioritize and motivate team members. Ability to prioritize, motivate team members and impart knowledge. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Valid drivers' license Medical fitness certificate Sharp production focus with a drive for accurate results.

Key Skills Required

Organisational skills. Problem Solving Abilities. Analytical skills. Time Management. Decision-Making Abilities. Communication skills. Technical skills Project Management skills Organizing and efficiency Leadership and interpersonal skills IT and numerical skills Team Building Skills

Knowledge and Experience

Production scheduling Production Management People Management Time Management Quality Management Health & Safety

Closing date: 23rd June 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person