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PLC PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 366350
Reference:
366350
Date Posted:
2020-11-11
Job Title:
PLC PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Industry:
Manufacturing / Production / Trade
Type:
Permanent
Wage / Salary:
R - Market Related - P/M (Per Month)
Location:
East Rand, Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Closing Date:
2021-01-10
Job Description:
Principal accountabilities
Duties and responsibilities may be extended at management request; therefore essential functions may include but are not limited to:
Accountable for meeting weekly production targets as per the production line plan by working through the team members on shift.
Ensure that the day to day management of staff is done on a shift by shift basis so as to ensure there is sufficient shift cover, ensure adequate training for new staff, handling leave for engineers, etc.
Troubleshooting: provide the necessary support to staff on shift so as to ensure minimal process problems that may result in unnecessary downtime and compromised quality, handling mass balance issues.
Project co-ordination, ie. Ensure follow up of current projects, approval of new projects and timing of projects.
Ensure effective training of all subordinates, ie. operators
Conform to company safety and environmental requirements by ensuring that all personnel adhere to procedures at all times. Zero man-hours lost due to injury
Zero nonconformance to legal requirements (ISO14001)
Ensures that staff conforms to company’s quality and performance standards and meet or exceeding the set objectives.
The team leader is involved in all the deviations that hinder the line meeting its targets e.g.
People management
Washcoat availability
Equipment availability
Lean systems
EHS
To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
Scope
Manage the team of Line Leaders and their subordinates across a multi shift operation.
Has the responsibility for controlling the usage of raw materials including Substrates, Washcoats, PGM’s and all side streams
Optimise the use of production equipment and ensuring that nominal status is maintained at all times.
Has the responsibility of planning weekly and day to day operations and controlling the plan against production schedules
Uses initiative to ensure effective and efficient Operation according to defined Goals and Objectives.
Overall responsible for the plant across shift performance.
Contact with others
All levels of management
Line leaders report directly to this position but responsibility for entire department
All internal and support departments
Special factors
Requirements may change at any given time at the discretion of the area manager or superior.
May be required to work shifts from time to time.
Would be required to carry company cell phone and be available after hours.
To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
Person specification
This describes what is required to do the job, it may not describe the current job holder but should describe the typical attributes or traits needed for success in the position.
Qualifications/ knowledge/ experience
(Technical/ professional knowledge and skills competency)
3-year tertiary qualification in Chemical / in Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering or equivalent
Essential
At least 3 years’ experience in Production.
Essential
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in supervising people.
Desirable
Proven record of experience in adhering to Company code of conduct
Desirable
Computer literacy and knowledge of in-house information systems such as PLC and SPC/PDT and WRMS and SAP and MES
Desirable
Knowledge of of trouble shooting techniques and SMED methodologies
Desirable
Aligning Performance for Success - Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objective
Essential
Stress Tolerance - Maintaining stable performance under pressure or opposition (such a time pressure or job ambiguity); handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
Essential
Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
Essential
Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time
Essential
Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues’ problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts’ constraints and probable consequences
Essential
Safety awareness - Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
