Production Superintendent

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

Diploma | Advanced Certificate

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric • National Diploma or Degree in Production Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or a related manufacturing discipline. • Minimum five years’ production-management experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least three years in a supervisory or superintendent-level role. Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred. • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and practical experience using Syspro or a comparable ERP/MRP system for production reporting, material control and transaction accuracy.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SHE •Conduct continuous Risk Assessments in the workplace •Conduct Planned Task Observations in the workplace •Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace •Address workplace hazards and risks •Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment •Conduct Toolbox, Safety Alerts and/or any other Safety information to teams. •Implement, maintain, improve and promote 5S in the workplace. •Report and investigate safety incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions; ensure that corrective actions are assigned, completed and verified; and enforce compliance with safe operating procedures, permits, PPE requirements and machine-safety controls.

Quality Management System •Comply with the requirements of the Manufacturing Quality Systems •Achieve PPM targets •Monitor FIRST-OFF/LAST-OFF Production parts in conjunction with the Quality Assurance dept •Notify the Quality Department of any quality non-conformances which may lead to product rejections •Take ownership and accountability of producing good quality products. •Promote quality accountability within departments amongst employees. •Conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality related issues. •Initiate immediate containment of non-conforming product, protect downstream processes and customers, support structured problem solving, and ensure that corrective actions are implemented and verified for effectiveness.

Policies and Procedures •Ensure implementation and compliance of Manufacturing Policies and Procedures

Financial Control •Participate in the Audit process •Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures •Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets) •Detect and prevent fraud •Promote good Corporate Governance •Complete Time & Attendance for payroll

Production Management •Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives •Translate approved production plans and customer priorities into daily shift requirements; allocate labour, equipment & materials accordingly; monitor actual output against plan; and implement recovery actions for shortages, downtime, bottlenecks and missed targets. •Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance •Set and adjust manufacturing/production machine conditions to produce quality finished product •Control the manufacturing process •Plan, Lead, Organise and Control resources in your department/s. •Ensure optimal plant efficiencies to achieve demand output. •Meet daily/weekly and monthly targets. •Control work in progress within each production area, maintain agreed WIP limits, ensure accurate identification and movement of material, and escalate shortages or constraints that could affect the production plan. •Identify, prioritise and implement continuous-improvement actions with production teams to improve safety, quality, throughput, OEE, labour productivity, material usage, changeover performance and cost. •Monitor plant utilisation, OEE, output, downtime, scrap, rework and labour performance; investigate adverse trends; and implement corrective actions to improve the use of available resources.

Materials •Conduct the monthly stock take •Identify and process waste •Effectively manage minimal usage of raw materials, consumables and PPE.

Maintenance •Anticipate, troubleshoot and respond to equipment issues. •Monitor maintenance of equipment, tooling and services. •Ensure first-line maintenance is completed by production teams. •Coordinate unresolved breakdowns with Maintenance, Technical teams and external service providers to restore production capability.

Reporting •Maintain accurate shift production results and report performance against plan, including output, efficiency, OEE, downtime, scrap, rework, labour utilisation, WIP and outstanding recovery actions. •Report on production and machinery downtime •Attend and contribute to relevant production, planning, quality, maintenance and SHE meetings; communicate constraints and recovery plans; and ensure that assigned actions are completed by the agreed dates.

People Supervision •Create and maintain a positive and productive work environment. •Communicate effectively with employees, peers and management. •Supervise and support teams to achieve operational objectives. •Plan and allocate labour resources effectively. •Participate in recruitment, selection and onboarding activities. •Conduct performance assessments and provide coaching and counselling. •Manage employee discipline, attendance, overtime and conduct matters. •Resolve grievances and workplace disputes.