Double Wall Block – Plant Operations Supervisor (CHEP)

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Double Wall Block – Plant Operations Supervisor (CHEP)

Location: KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa
Sector: Sawmilling
Contract Type: Permanent

Double Wall Block – Plant Operations Supervisor

Based at Creighton – Weatherboard Sawmill

Position Purpose:

The DWB plant operations supervisor will be responsible for the daily production and maintenance operation activities of the plant, including the shipping/receiving of finished goods and raw materials.

This position will ensure that all company policies as they relate to quality, safety,

certification and training are being followed. This will be a rotational shift position.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the DWB plant:
  • Manage a staff compliment of about 10 employees.
  • Ensures DWB plant has a controlled preventative maintenance plan in place that is executed as per the plan.
  • Promotes and manages the safe, efficient, and effective use of all plant and equipment.
  • Ensures that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.
  • Ensure that all company Operational SOPs are being followed.
  • Ensure the ZERO HARM policies and practices are being followed.
  • Ensure all direct reports comply with all legislative requirements and company policies.
  • Ensure that all quality standards are maintained and recorded.  Product produced to comply with the provided specifications.
  • Ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are achieved.
  • Co-ordinate all training activities.
  • Take full responsibility and manage the following:
  • Takes full responsibility of shift and management of maintenance and production
  • Manage, develop, and motivate staff
  • Monitor, measure and report on production performance
  • Ensure good communication with direct reports both verbally and written
  • Maintain housekeeping in workplace
  • Maintain timekeeping

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric or equivalent
  • PLC Programming
  • Trade tested Millwright.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations
  • Diploma / Certificate in Production Management
  • 5 Years’ experience in plant preventative maintenance
  • 1 – 3 Years operations management experience
  • Plastic Extrusion
  • 2 years Experience creating and providing feedback on performance metrics.
  • 2 years Experience with quality testing
  • 2 years Experience implementing new safety and risk management policies

Skills and Knowledge

  • Microsoft office
  • Multitasking
  • Working with teams or groups
  • Strong work ethic
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Problem solver
  • Ability to adapt to changing situations.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  • Self-driven and motivated
  • Demonstrated leader.
  • Ability to work cross functionally.
  • Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulation.
  • High level of understanding and respect for organizational goals and objectives
  • Ability to transcend personal objectives for organizational success

Languages:  English and Zulu

Closing date for applications: 18 October 2024.