Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Shift Supervisor to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor product quality;
  • Collating information and drawing up KPI’s;
  • Performance management of the team to achieve KPI targets;
  • Monitor machine performance;
  • Monitor product cycle times;
  • Correcting any deviations from standard operating conditions (machine settings and process cycle times);
  • Reporting deviations from standard operating conditions to Manufacturing Manager;
  • Management of staff including the planning of hours and taking appropriate action relating to absenteeism;
  • Conduct disciplinary enquiries and grievances in line with agreements and Company procedures;
  • Ensure a safe and healthy work culture and environment;
  • Motivating and leading a team to achieve shift KPI’s.

Requirements:

  • Recognised and/ or related tertiary qualification ( essential);
  • At least 5 to 7 years working experience in a plastics environment;
  • Supervisory skills ( essential ) – ability to manage a shift comprising up to 55 people;
  • Ability to execute tasks and plan successfully;
  • Matric;
  • Injection Moulding knowledge and working experience ( essential );
  • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems ISO 9001 ( advantageous );
  • Self motivated – results orientated;
  • Understanding of Production Managerial principles;
  • World Class Manufacturing methodologies and technologies mindset ( advantageous ).