Production Supervisor

Job Overview:

Seeking an experienced Shift supervisor to manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly department employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. To ensure that product specifications are met with a high standard of quality. To ensure compliance with all standards, policies, regulations, for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product.

 

Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12
National Diploma in Production Supervisor / Management
Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable
3+ Years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment
2+ Years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production environment
Availability to work shift work and overtime when needed
Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO22001
Experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
 

Responsibilities:
Work closely with team members to provide a safe work environment
Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed
Assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results daily
Responsible to maintain department visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor
Direct and execute daily production requirements
Meet or exceed productivity goals
Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standard
Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met
Maintain full compliance with all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence
Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, utilise appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Building effective teams to support continuous improvement
Conduct constructive production and safety meetings
 

Competencies/Skills:
Problem solving/root cause analysis skills
Leadership and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate teams to exceed expectations
Communication
Planning and organizations skills
Sense of urgency and accountability
Customer focus
Ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment