Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
Certificate in Technical discipline or Production-related fields (NQF 5)
Diploma in Technical discipline or Production-related fields (NQF 6) - advantageous
Trade Test (NQF 5) - Advantageous
Certificate in First Line Management (FLMP) (NQF 5) advantageous
CCS Supervisory Development Program - advantageous

Experience:

Up to 5 years experience in Production / Maintenance operations in a Manufacturing environment of which: 1 to 2 years should be at Supervisory level.

Knowledge and Requirements:

Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP; ERP and other job-specific software systems)
In-depth knowledge of Plant production and maintenance practices, procedures and processes
Sound understanding of compliance with applicable legislation, safety and other related manufacturing regulations
Communication skills (both verbal and written)

Duties:

Production Operations and Control : Achieve production targets through the optimum use and application of resources and skills
Ensures production operational effectiveness, efficiency and quality to achieve targets in accordance with timeframes / schedules
Ensures open communication channels with relevant Departments to ensure highest standards of product quality is manufactured.
Completes, processes and updates all Production records and related documentation.
Maintenance Operations and Control : Ensures effective and preventative maintenance are performed on all plant / infrastructure /equipment as required, to limit potential failure and optimise production processes
Coordinates first line maintenance to restrict or prevent plant / equipment downtime
Raises job cards for all maintenance work required, ensure work permits are included (work permits for "hot work", vessel entry and elevated work to be escalated to Manager for approval)
Approves all job cards after maintenance work is completed successfully
Ensures that equipment and work areas are safe, maintained by Operators, and that housekeeping principles are adhered to at all times.
Compliance : Operates within controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
Identifies and reports risks or areas of concern to management within own department and area of
responsibility.
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations and procedures to prevent fruitless, wasteful and
irregular expenditure.
Strictly adheres to, complies with and assumes responsibility for enforcing Health, Safety and
Environmental legislation, regulation toward minimizing risk, exposure, incidents or damage to the
organisation and environment in any form or manner
Customer Service : Maintains effective working relationships with customers (both internal and external) towards rendering highest quality of services.
Represents the company in meetings with relevant stakeholders
Identifies and solves problems creatively whilst demonstrating a high level of integrity in line with
company core values.
Staff Supervision : Ensures that all employees have signed performance agreements
Monitors and measures performance quarterly by conducting employee appraisals
In collaboration with HR, identify staff performance objectives, potential areas of development and
action plans where necessary
Ensures ongoing training and development of employees
Addresses employee relations matters fairly and promptly
Cost and Financial Control : Contributes to the budget preparation process
Promotes and communicates the effective, efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and
other resources
Monitors and controls expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits and the company financial guidelines, report deviations to direct Manager
Explores opportunities to control and reduce costs