Onsite Production Supervisor

One of SA’s leading Industrial IoT firms developing software solutions for the Mining, Healthcare & Maritime sectors seeks a technically minded Onsite Production Supervisor to join its team. You will assist the Production Manager to oversee and organise equipment, staff and processes on the Production floor. You will require 5 years’ experience in technology production/assembly, experience in Process control (Ability to monitor and adjust a proves to give a desired output), Inventory and the management & knowledge of Bills of Materials. You will also need be knowledgeable of implementing the Health and Safety act of South Africa.

Duties:

Production/Assembly Order Management –

Take ownership of delivering orders on time, within budget and according to specification.
Order scheduling and progress updates.
Create Bill of Material’s and liaise with Finance to approve and place relevant orders.

Production/Assembly Operations –

Improve and enforce the assembly processes and workflows.
Understand and resolve operational issues.
Enforce quality control procedures and ensure adherence.
Implement and maintain Health & Safety policies for production site.
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation by ensuring the safety of all employees.
Manage the production process (from project kick-off to shipment.
Shop Floor management.
Production job processing.
Housekeeping.
Monitor Production output according to specifications.
Oversee the manufacturing process and assist where required with complex technical procedures.
Identify issues in efficiency and suggest improvements.

Staff/Team Management -

Manage production staff (Exp. Leave, Discipline, or any related staff queries).
Organise workflow and prepare schedules.
Train and mentor Production staff.

Supplier/Contractor Management -

Source suppliers or contractors to outsource work when needed.
Maintain good relationship, negotiate payment terms, discounts etc.

Requirements:

Qualification in a technical, engineering or relevant field will be an advantage.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in technology production/assembly.
Experience in Process control (Ability to monitor and adjust a proves to give a desired output).
Inventory and the management experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Bills of Materials.
Processes and workflow control experience.
Knowledge and experience implementing the Health and Safety act of South Africa.
Proficient with MS Office.
A valid Driver’s Licence and own transport (might be required to travel to suppliers from time to time, KMs travelled will be reimbursed according to SARS recommendations).

Desirable –

Project Management experience.
Experience using various types of manufacturing machines/tools.
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