Shift Supervisor

SHIFT SUPE R VISOR - Plastics Manufacturing The purpose of this position is to supervise and coordinate the production sta ff ’ s activities to guarantee production continuity and product quality and hygiene, in accordance with company standards and procedures. The Shift Supervisor reports to the Production Manage r . H SE S T ANDARDS : • F ollows and supervises the application of safety rules according to company policies and regulations. • Maintains orde r , organization, and cleanliness in all assigned areas, working in line with correct workplace hygiene practices, with the aim to be an example to others. TE AM MANAGEMEN T : • Coordinates the team e ff ectivel y , maintaining discipline during the shift, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks and training production sta ff on how to execute their tasks properl y . • Follow-up on activities that the team has performed to ensure executive has done correctly. C OMMUNIC A TION and COOPER A TIO N : • Guarantees proper information sharing from one shift to the next, especially in case of relevant production issues. • Cooperates with production manage r , warehouse operator and quality controller to ensure production continuit y , promote root-cause investigation, and implement corrective actions. • Ensures smooth integration and communication with other functions. Q U ALITY CHECKS : • Understands the importance of checks for continuous improvement, and therefore monitors production qualit y , cooperating with the quality department. M ACHINE HANDLING : • Decides if it is necessary to start or stop the machines based on speci fi c circumstances (reduced sta ff , q uality issues, etc.), prioritizing sta ff safet y , product quality and production continuit y . • Depending on the size of the shift and plant, the shift supervisor could be required to: supervise technical operations (e.g., color changes, mold changes; blade, equipment, and line cleaning; assisting in line set-up) make sure that startups meet quality standards, perform small repairs, and supervise ordinary maintenance.* PRODUCTION DOCUMENTS AND REPO R T WRITIN G : • Can fi ll out production documents, quality control sheets, and record data. Supervises the completion of shift documents, to ensure precise and timely traceability of production batches as per company standards. T echnical Skill s : • Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (EBM and/or SBM and/or IM) - Candidates with EBM experience will be given preference. • Good applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and/or electronic systems • Ability to operate manual and electric forklifts • Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques • Good applied knowledge of WCM standards • Good knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment rules and practices P ersonal Skills: • Accountabilit y . Accept responsibility for your actions. Be accountable for your results. T ake ownership for your mistakes. • Problem solving. Be analytic. Be frugal and avoid sophistication to get the job done without compromising on qualit y . • Resilience and put passion in what you d o . P atience, tenacity and hard work allow you to reach your goals and positively respond to challenges. Never give up. • T eam Pla y . Build trust in your relationships and contribute to making the work environment positive and stable. • Leadership. Spend your time and energy to ensure members of your team understand the importance of their work. Develop your team to reach greater and bigger goals and create our future leaders. Education and Experience: • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Shift Supervisor in a plastics manufacturing company • Minimum 3 years’ experience in EBM /SBM and IM technologies • Matric/ Grade 12 • Tertiary qualification in manufacturing or production will be an advantage •Excellent in English - Read, Write, Speak and listen