puestos de Production Supervisor en Sudáfrica

Job Purpose :

The Supervisor - Die Maintenance oversees and executes the installation, repair, and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and machines, including Press machines, to ensure smooth and trouble-free operations. This role focuses on increasing production volume and meeting quality standards of products through effective management of maintenance activities.

Minimum Qualifications :

Relevant National N6 Diploma & Qualified Tool & Jig Maker.

Experience :

At least 5 years of relevant experience in a Production Supervisory or similar role in Automotive Manufacturing or Manufacturing. Experience in toolmaking is advantageous.

Technical Pre-requisites :

• Understands manufacturing processes, including equipment operation, material handling, and production scheduling.
• Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment operation licenses.
• Proficient in generating and interpreting production reports, including tracking attendance, output, downtime, and other key performance metrics.
• Competent in operating relevant machinery and equipment used in the Press production process.
• Good understanding of equipment maintenance requirements and the ability to identify and report maintenance issues to the appropriate teams.
• Understand the machine & Die quality impact to production quality.
• Employee and Industrial Relations knowledge.
• Participate in projects where required.
• Basic business and financial acumen.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, with intermediate Excel.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001, ITAF 16949.
• Relevant PLC / Robotics / Pneumatics / Automation & Mechatronics experience will be an advantage.

Essential duties and responsibilities :

• Improves the efficiency of machines and equipment to ensure they can meet the production requirements.
• Responsible for routine and preventative maintenance for plant facility, machinery, and equipment.
• Responsible for the installation, modification, and repairing of all machines and equipment.
• Acts as technical advisor in maintenance activities.
• Provides and performs preventative maintenance schedule of all machines including supporting with equipment internal audit arrangement to meet ISO standards and Quality system standards.
• Designs, modifies, and adapts machinery and equipment to increase production volumes and meet quality standards.
• Reports on Maintenance key performance metrics.
• Spare parts management control.
• Manages and ensures that projects stay on schedule.
• Attends to all machine and equipment malfunctions and breakdowns and ensures downtime is minimized.
• Develops, maintains, and ensures adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Develops and implements continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, customer service, and cost savings.
• Conducts on-the-job and machine training to enhance skills and competencies.
• Ensures compliance with Health and Safety Standards and legislation.
• Supervises employees, coordinates the scheduling of work tasks, and ensures adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Manages production resources, including equipment, materials, and manpower, to meet production goals.