Team Leader - - Port Elizabeth

TEAM LEADER

A position has arisen at our PE plant in for a Team Leader reporting to the department al Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following:

Controlling and supervising the team to ensure production efficiencies of 80%
Ensuring accurate completion of Production tally sheets
Monitoring raw material usage and ensuring that machines are filled continuously with correct materials
Monitoring machine and mould performance
Reporting any faults on machines or moulds to the Technician or Production Manager
Correcting machine and processing problems, and fault finding for machine breakdowns
Ensuring all relevant documentation is completely accurately and timeously
Ensuring packing and labeling is efficiently and correctly done as per customer requirements
Controlling safety aspects for your team - ensuring adherence to all safety standards
Monitoring and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality system
Ensuring correct paperwork is displayed at machines and completed correctly
Liaising with Quality inspectors continuously to ensure product standards are correct
Co-ordinating all ‘on-hold’ products
Allocating staff to relevant machine(s) as needed per staffing schedule
Assisting staff at machines as needed
Ensure that operators perform tasks correctly for the team.
Assisting staff with problems and issues as required
Provide on the job training and instruction as required
Ensuring that the production floor as a whole is clean and tidy. Ultimately the state of the department and its housekeeping is the Team Leader’s responsibility
Ensure that everyone in the department, including guests and visitors, are wearing the proper PPE
Checking operator hourly checklist every hour

To be considered for this position applications must meet the following criteria :

Be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate
A technical diploma or qualification (preferably Mechanical) will be advantageous
Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory role
At least 2 years experience in an injection moulding environment
Have a strong ability to communicate with all levels and across departments
Strong leadership ability
Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
Strong technical/mechanical knowledge
Shift work essential
Self disciplined, enthusiastic, and a strong team player
Be reliable (proven track record)
Passionate about excellent service
An understanding of quality and a passion for it
Computer literate
Good conflict handling and management skills
Ability to problem solve
Availability to work overtime when required
Be reliable, honest and self-motivated
Be a team player