Production Superintendent

Minimum Requirements

• Matric.
• Degree or National Diploma in Production / Operations Management.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a similar role within Production (preferably Automotive).
• Computer literacy – MS Office and Syspro.

• SHE
  • Conduct continuous risk assessments and planned task observations.
  • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues.
  • Address workplace hazards and risks.
  • Apply safety, health and environment practices and legal requirements when working on machines and equipment.
  • Conduct Toolbox, Safety Alerts and/or any other Safety information to teams.
  • Implement, maintain, improve and promote 5S in the workplace.
• Quality Management System
  • Comply with the requirements of the Manufacturing Quality Systems.
  • Achieve PPM targets.
  • Monitor production parts in conjunction with the Quality Assurance department.
  • Notify the Quality department of any quality non-conformances.
  • Promote quality accountability.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis for quality related issues.
• Financial Control
  • Participate in the audit process.
  • Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).
  • Promote good Corporate Governance.
  • Complete Time & Attendance for payroll.
• Production Management
  • Supervise the work unit to achieve work unit objectives.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance.
  • Set and adjust manufacturing/production machine conditions to produce quality finished product.
  • Control the manufacturing process.
  • Plan, lead, organise and control resources.
  • Ensure optimal plant efficiencies to achieve demand output.
  • Meet daily/weekly and monthly targets.
  • Manage WIP on areas.
  • Generate CIP ideas and drive this concept.
• Materials
  • Conduct the monthly stock take.
  • Identify and process waste.
  • Effectively manage minimal usage of raw materials, consumables and PPE.
• Maintenance
  • Anticipate and troubleshoot machine functioning.
  • Monitor maintenance of manufacturing equipment, tooling and services.
  • Handle first-line maintenance.
• Reporting
  • Update the shift production results.
  • Report on production and machinery downtime.
  • Attend relevant meetings.
• Staff Management
  • Supervise the team to achieve work unit objectives.
  • Plan allocation of labour.
  • Obtain approval for and recruit and select employees.
  • Conduct outcomes-based assessments.