Production Supervisor/Foreman

Job Summary

• Manage all activities within the production & pre-production processes to ensure that production targets are met, to the highest standard, within the agreed delivery timelines.
• This includes the use of existing, as well as the implementation of new systems to facilitate accurate scheduling and delivery timelines.
• Manage production staff from task assignment to time allocation as well as staff attendance and performance.
  
  

Duties/ Functions/ Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all production related activities.
• Open & close the production facility on a daily basis.
• Manage production workforce including fitters, pre-production staff, component manufacture staff and appointed sub-contractors.
• Staff Training and Development.
• Introduce visual assisted management in the production workplace.
• Empower and motivate the production team to excellence.
• Assist HR in the management of production staff absenteeism, including the implementation of contingency measures to minimize the impact on production.
• Assist Paymaster with validation of staff attendance, including overtime, where required.
• Create and implement Production Schedules in accordance with sales commitments and production targets.
• Assist Compliance Officer with updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) for existing and newly introduced production activities.
• Implement time & activity-based worksheets for regular occurring production activities. Analyze and measure staff performance against the same making adjustments as required.
• Manage the production process within a budget including the measurement of performance against budget parameters.
• Implementation of overtime where required and the monitoring of costs associated with the same.
• Create and implement KPI’s for production divisions, teams and activities.
• Report deliverables on a weekly basis to management.
• Identify and implement sound manufacturing practices and cost saving initiatives.
• Become fully acquainted with the Statutory Regulations & Compulsory Standards relative to vehicle modifications & the impact of such on road safety as determined in the National Road Traffic Act & supporting documents.
• Become fully acquainted with the OEM Body-Builders Guidelines and requirements.
• Comply at all times with all quality control and approved processes.
• Adjust/implement new control documents relevant to the production activities in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System & policy.
• Ensure all production related activities are in accordance with SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Attend weekly meetings with SHEQ Officer and Quality Controller to review and discuss any identified Risks within the production workspace.
• Manage all aspects of maintenance of tools, machinery, equipment and facilities within the production environment.
• Daily engagement with Planning Manager to stay well-informed of any delays or shortages in components and consumables – informing any changes or updates to production timelines.
• Develop trusted advisory relationships with customers.
• Assist sales team with technical demonstration at handovers and prototype inspections.
• Oversee troubleshooting and technical diagnosis of vehicles under warranty as well as creating a scope of work for general repairs.
• Assist in the plan and preparation for the deployment of After-Sales technicians/teams.
• Control & safekeeping of all customer vehicles on the premises.
• Identify and address problems and opportunities within the production process.
• Manage all aspects of housekeeping within the production and assembly areas including the staff facilities.
• Strive for excellence through continuous improvement processes inline with leading automotive manufacturing practices within the industry.