Description:
Position Overview
To supervise, organise, control and lead the safe execution of all activities in the plant production processes and to ensure the achievement of production and quality targets in accordance with production plans.
Requirements
Matriculation (Grade 12 certificate) as a minimum qualification, with maths & science as subjects. Further Education and Training Certificate: Manufacturing and Assembly Operations Supervision. 2 years’ supervisory experience in an Automotive manufacturing environment.Responsibilities
Production Planning
Schedule and monitor Production activities. Schedule and arrange changeovers according to Production Plans (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests etc).Production Management
Maintain manufacturing /production efficiencies. Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that machinery is running at the start of the shift. Balance the production lines (manning levels). Monitor the achievement of daily production targets. Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance. Set up ancillary process equipment for the manufacturing operations. Prepare, set and adjust manufacturing and production machine conditions to achieve output at the correct quality and quantity. FIRST- OFF Production parts monitored in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept. Control the manufacturing/production processes. Adjust and maintain production processes and machinery. Take corrective action where necessary. Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems. Responsible for the quality of production. Where there are any quality problems, utilises previous experience as well as the technical expertise of the quality control department and process engineering to resolve problems Responsible for displaying the latest level of work instructions Complies with all statutory requirements. Ensures that all hand tools are in good working condition.Raw Material
Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production. Supervises monthly stock counts and ensure records are correctly entered. Count stock for integrity checks (check product condition during the count).Material Handling
Handle and care for materials. Identify rejects and process waste. Report material issues/concernsMaintenance
Anticipate an
05 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za