Double Wall Block – Plant Operations Supervisor (CHEP)
Location : KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa
Sector : Sawmilling
Contract Type : Permanent
Position Purpose:
The DWB plant operations supervisor will be responsible for the daily production and maintenance operation activities of the plant, including the shipping/receiving of finished goods and raw materials. This position will ensure that all company policies as they relate to quality, safety, certification and training are being followed. This will be a rotational shift position.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the DWB plant.
- Manage a staff compliment of about 10 employees.
- Ensure DWB plant has a controlled preventative maintenance plan in place that is executed as per the plan.
- Promote and manage the safe, efficient, and effective use of all plant and equipment.
- Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.
- Ensure that all company Operational SOPs are being followed.
- Ensure the ZERO HARM policies and practices are being followed.
- Ensure all direct reports comply with all legislative requirements and company policies.
- Ensure that all quality standards are maintained and recorded. Product produced to comply with the provided specifications.
- Ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are met.
- Coordinate all training activities.
- Take full responsibility and manage the following:
- Management of maintenance and production during shifts.
- Manage, develop, and motivate staff.
- Monitor, measure and report on production performance.
- Ensure good communication with direct reports both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain timekeeping.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric or equivalent.
- PLC Programming.
- Trade tested Millwright.
- Knowledge of safety regulations.
- Diploma / Certificate in Production Management.
- 5 Years’ experience in plant preventative maintenance.
- Plastic Extrusion experience.
- 2 years Experience creating and providing feedback on performance metrics.
- 2 years Experience with quality testing.
- 2 years Experience implementing new safety and risk management policies.
Skills and Knowledge
- Microsoft Office.
- Multitasking.
- Working with teams or groups.
- Strong work ethic.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing situations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
- Self-driven and motivated.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally.
- Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- High level of understanding and respect for organizational goals and objectives.
- Ability to transcend personal objectives for organizational success.
Languages: English and Zulu
Closing date for applications: 18 October 2024.
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