About the position
Our Client is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team.
Location: Industria Johannesburg
Job Summary:
A detail-oriented and highly skilled Production Supervisor is required to oversee daily operations within a packaging manufacturing facility specializing in Corrugated Carton Manufacturing. This role involves managing production lines, ensuring optimal efficiency, maintaining strict quality standards, and promoting continuous improvement across all operational areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Production Supervision:
- Oversee and supervise day-to-day operations on the production floor.
- Manage and coordinate the activities of production workers, ensuring production targets are met efficiently and within specified timeframes.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed and maintain a safe working environment.
- Corrugated Carton Manufacturing industry
Team Leadership:
- Provide leadership, training, and development opportunities for production staff.
- Organize work schedules and ensure adequate staffing to meet production demands.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and offer constructive feedback to team members.
Quality Control:
- Monitor and enforce quality control standards to ensure products meet specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Inspect production processes regularly, troubleshoot issues, and resolve quality or performance discrepancies.
- Implement corrective actions as needed to address quality issues.
Continuous Improvement:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, quality, engineering) to identify and implement process improvements.
- Suggest and drive initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve production throughput.
- Lead Kaizen or other improvement activities, promoting lean manufacturing principles.
Inventory and Equipment Management:
- Ensure proper inventory levels of raw materials and packaging components are maintained.
- Coordinate with procurement to order materials as needed.
- Manage and oversee the maintenance and proper functioning of production equipment and machinery.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of production metrics, employee performance, and any incidents.
- Prepare regular reports on production output, downtime, and operational issues.
- Ensure all documentation complies with company policies and industry standards.
Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
- Monitor production processes for compliance with safety standards and ensure all team members are trained in safe operating practices.
Problem Solving:
- Quickly address and resolve any operational or technical issues that arise on the production floor.
- Act as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting production or equipment issues.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Matric (High School Diploma)
Skills:
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage a team and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in using production software, MS Office, and other operational tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- In-depth understanding of packaging processes and safety standards.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may require standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
- Comfortable working with machines and automated equipment.
Desired Skills:
- Production Supervisor
- Manufacturing Supervisor
- Operations Supervisor
