Production Supervisor jobs in South Africa

Production Supervisor

Educational Requirements:

• University degree in industrial or production engineering, or a similar field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing-related experience with hands-on operational knowledge.
• Preferably 2 years of practical experience in an automotive industry manufacturing environment.
• Production supervisor experience (preferred).
• Experience working in an organization with a well-implemented "Safety Culture" (preferred).

• Orientate, control, and supervise the activities of production associates with the team leaders/shift leaders.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with safety technician rules.
• Discuss safety issues periodically with associates during pre-shift meetings, in alignment with daily safety requirements.
• Achieve production targets in terms of headcount, time, cost, and quality.
• Promote and implement kaizen and 5S to ensure efficient and continuous improvement to meet planned targets.
• Coordinate production targets with other departments.
• Identify and coordinate productivity improvements.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Plant Manager or department heads, including production reports, attendance reports, timesheets, and KPI follow-ups.
• Monitor and control absenteeism, taking necessary actions to minimize its impact.
• Track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and ensure the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
• Participate in FMEA processes and collaborate with engineering to create or update work instructions.
• Define and follow up on action plans to reduce scrap and rework.