Job Description

SplashOut has an exciting opportunity available for a Production Team Leader to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. The successful incumbent will be responsible for effectively and efficiently manage the Finishing of Litho /Digital /Flexo production. Ensure that there is compliance with all policies and procedures and strict adherence to internal controls. Ensure production reporting is done accurately and timeously and contains appropriate content to enable effective decision making. Ensure maintenance and upkeep of the company's machinery using the most cost-efficient maintenance processes. Knowledge of all finishing processes and the ability to set up such machinery. Guidance to be given to Operators on achieving optimal finishing standards. Working with team to achieve tasks is mandatory. Operations of various machinery will be a must. Ensure achievement of company's strategic objectives, goal plans and targets. Support the Operations Manager with any ad-hoc requests as necessary.

Minimum requirements

Valid South African Driver's License 2-3 Years Technical knowledge on Printing and Finishing 2-3 years management/supervisory experience

Responsibilities:

Financial metrics

Review of daily, weekly, monthly reports on production from the Litho Team. Ensure efficient maintenance & planning solutions to minimize the company's internal cost & company downtime. Effectively manage and report on downtime. Ability to work Flexible and long hours when required as per Business requirements Effective management of the machinery using quality control checks, aging, running cost etc. Establish/implement internal controls to maintain and improve productivity. Identifying weakness accompanied by timeous corrective action. Management of operating costs and stock management. Forecasting/planning according to customer demands/events. Effective management of the Team. Managing all production both internal and external. Quality check of prints, and Finished products. Professional customer interaction with the highest integrity. Ordering of materials / stock via stock controller.

People

Creation and maintenance of roles and job descriptions and KPIs for your direct reports. Performance management of staff and disciplinary. Enforcing ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment. Sourcing of training as and when needed for your teams. Adequate recognition of staff efforts. Sustainable morale and team building. Appropriate and fair leave planning, less than 10 days. Monitoring of sick leave. Implementation of HR initiatives. Monitoring of employee productivity and smoke breaks. Monitoring of overtime

Compliance, risk and quality

Creation and review of customer feedback assessment on Team members. 100% compliance with health and safety regulations. Maintenance of department process

Growth and new markets/products

New service offerings/ products directly related to Litho/Digital Ensure measures are put in place and steps are taken to achieve the short term, medium term and long-term goals of the company.

Please be advised that should you not be contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.