Production Supervisor required for a leading packaging company based in East London

Qualifications

Grade 12
National Diploma / Degree in Production Management
Recognised Apprenticeship in Converting / Corrugator preferable

Job Requirements

± 3 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing, production environment;
± 2 or more years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production environment
Understanding of Flexo- Graphic Printing process
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 on a daily basis;
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 of all policies; safety rules; housekeeping excellence;
Ensure all production reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift;
Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organizations skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross functional team environment.
Strong interpersonal relations and written communications skills

Please send your resume/CV