POSITION : Production Supervisor
LOCATION: East London SA

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of Matric / Gr 12 / NQF # 4 qualification or equivalent
Diploma in Production / Hospitality management on NQF # 5 or equivalent is preferable

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum of 3 years production management experience in a customer service related industry is preferable

JOB COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Comprehensive understanding of the laundry / production process
Comprehensive understanding of the supply and demand chain
Comprehensive understanding of the production process and maintenance processes required in a production environment
Understanding of finance, financial systems and the managing of costs and expenditure related to the business to ensure cost effective processes and practises
Understanding of all related legislation and ability to ensure compliance to relevant legislation
Understanding of labour relations, grievance procedures and disciplinary procedures and the ability to expedite relevant actions / measures
Proficient computer literacy on MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and company related software system
Excellent customer and interpersonal skills
Ability to identify, develop, implement and ensure compliance to standard operating procedures relating to the production and quality related processes
Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English
Ability to ensure that all quality control practices are implemented and adhered to
Ability to manage the production processes and staff in the plant
Ability to analyze, optimize and improve overall performance of the equipment, staff and the production processes
Ability to manage the performance of the staff and discipline staff when required.
Ability to mentor and coach supervisors, team leaders and production workers
Ability to draw up production planning schedules, monitoring and tracking of compliance against the schedules and the ability to pro-actively take corrective actions on deviations from the production schedules
Must have own transport
Must be able to work shifts, weekends and Public Holidays when required