To coordinate shift operations activities and allocate resources with a view to optimise the achievement of the targeted production efficiencies.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
Ensures that shift is properly manned, manages all forms of leave and addresses incidences of poor attendance and late coming
Responsible for prioritization of tasks and reallocation of personnel during the shift
Provides his team with the appropriate PPE and enforces compliance with all safety rules and regulations
Identify training needs and though human resources arranges training for the team
Drives the achievement of the targeted efficiencies whist complying with the stipulated quality standards.
Monitors and ensure that the GR8 information is accurate and reports all faults on the GR8 system
Updates the GR8 in the event of changes on weight, speed, heldware and resorted ware
Completes the GR8 shift log at the end of the shift and ensures that all critical issues that occurred during the shift are captured on the log.
Manages quality and ensures that all critical defects are documented and investigated.
Count all the pallets at the end of the shift and ensures that the pallets figures tie up with information on the GR8 and investigates all discrepancies.
Responsible for ensuring a smooth shift handover amongst his team members
Responsible for calling all standbys and elevating to the next level in instances where the problem takes longer
Manages costs by eliminating non-essential over time and ensuring that consumable items are not issued
Organizes and conducts crew meetings to communicate with and update the team on their performance and new developments in the factory.
Maintains good housekeeping and ensures that standards are maintained.
Ensures that all safety regulations are complied with and organizes transport for injured employees on shift and completes all the required documents
Opens the stores after hours and issues items that are required by the engineering/production personnel
Job Requirement
KEY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Minimum of 5 years experience in Production Management/Manufacturing Engineering or any other related significant declines
Extensive experience in similar position in Manufacturing section.