Production Supervisor
Purpose of the Job
The
Supervisor will oversee the operations and offer support in the areas of
safety, productivity, quality, cost, equipment and engagement in a shift based
mode of operation. They will also be responsible for the set-up of materials,
equipment, machine operation and packaging of WIP and finished goods for
delivery to the stores.
Responsibilities
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Interpret specifications and job
orders and assign duties based upon work priority, quantity of equipment, and
skill of personnel.
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Monitor production output to ensure
maximum productivity through the achievements of production targets
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Raise Material requisition based on
product planned.
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Recommend measures to improve safety,
quality of product, production methods, and equipment performance.
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Monitoring the post handling of
products to ensure conformity to standards.
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Maintaining safe and clean work
environment by training staff on proper use of equipment.
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Ensure required overall equipment
efficiency levels are maintained by calling for repairs; evaluating new
equipment and techniques and giving timely feedback to the maintenance team
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Provide manufacturing information by
compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records
and data
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Manage safety by addressing both
physical and employee behavioral related safety issues to ensure minimum unsafe
incidents at workplace and compliance with legislation and ensuring staff are in
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Train and up skill the production
teams in the night shift to ensure highly skilled and trained staff in line
with business needs.
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Maintain time and production records
and accurately complete all reports as required by the Company.
Qualifications
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Diploma in mechanical or electrical
engineering.
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Knowledge and Experience
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5 years minimum experience in in a
similar working environment of which 3 years are in supervisory role.
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Knowledge of ISO Systems, Kaizen,
Quality Systems and standard health and safety
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Knowledge of good manufacturing
practices and lean manufacturing policies and procedures
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Have knowledge of mechanical
equipment and the ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction.
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Knowledge of plastics injection molding
machine operations, basics of mold design and utilities
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Basic proficiency with computer
applications and programs including email and Microsoft Office.
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Knowledge in TPM – Total Productive
Maintenance
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Ability to motivate, constructively
criticize and build high production teams through exemplary leadership.
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Excellent planning and organizational
skill
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Ability to plan and prioritize
workload with a focus on urgent and important.
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Excellent Analytical and record
management skills
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A Problem solver
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A willingness to embrace diversity,
integrity, and empathy
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Ownership and continuous Improvement
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Ability to be adaptable easily and
flexible to changes
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Assertive, aggressive, and proactive
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Planning, presentation,
interpersonal, coordinating and organizational skills
Maintenance Manager
Purpose of the Job
The
job holder will be in charge of the entire factory and machinery maintenance,
hands-on engineering, installation, commissioning, technical trouble shooting,
problem solving, engineering and spares stores and supervising technical staff.
Key Measures on Performance
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Machine Downtime not more than 2hrs
per week per machine. This includes scheduled downtime for maintenance, setups
and unscheduled downtime and can include machine changeover.
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Maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness
ensuring Machine Efficiency at 85% minimum per day– Maximize this percentage so
that employees are adding value the majority of the time they are clocked in
and present.
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Unscheduled Down Time – Scheduled and
predictive maintenance to times with low production minimizing impact on
production. There are wireless sensors you can use which can help support
predictive maintenance to reduce unscheduled downtime
Responsibilities
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Managing the operation and
maintenance of blow, injection, extrusion, printing, labeling machines,
automation systems, moulds for production, chillers, cooling towers, air
systems (air compressors, air receivers and related components), power and
lighting systems, generators, HT/LT power panels, HVAC system (Transformers),
water storage systems, plumbing systems, pumps and motors, fire alarm systems,
communication and IT equipment.
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Ensure that all documentation and
procedures are followed in line with ISO
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Sourcing of spares and services from
different suppliers/distributors to ensure their availability to ensure minimum
down time on machinery, plant and equipment’s.
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Carrying out quality inspections on
maintenance jobs
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Prepare requirements and ensure
availability of maintenance work spares, materials and personnel and maintain
comprehensive records of stocks and maintenance carried out
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Evaluating job cards and optimal
resource utilization, response time monitoring
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Arranging third party contractors for
jobs that cannot be handled in house
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Controlling maintenance stores,
tools, spares stores and equipment.
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Foster a Culture in which all Company
employees share common purpose & comply with applicable laws & our
Guiding Principles
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Complies with corporate standards and
applicable laws and regulations issued by regulatory agencies;
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Establishes goals & objectives
for the maintenance department that are aligned with production & business
goals;
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Ensures equipment is properly
maintained to meet production schedules & quality standards;
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Ensure compliance with corporate and
plant safety standards and with applicable laws and regulations issued by
regulatory agencies.
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Oversee the troubleshoot and repair
pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, electrical power supply and
control circuits.
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Program and troubleshoot PLC systems.
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Oversee the mold, pin and other
mechanical changes.
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Maintain machines in optimal
processing condition.
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Plan and perform hydraulic checks and
changes on valves, hoses and pumps.
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Plan and perform preventive and
corrective maintenance on all related equipment.
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Perform welding and fabrication as
needed.
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Solicit information and feedback from
other departments toward repair and efficient operation of machines.
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Accountable for improving equipment
availability and for the advancement of preventative and predictive maintenance
programs as well as the achievement of plant reliability excellence;
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Accountable for efficient utilization
of maintenance technicians and equipment and advancing the planning and
scheduling processes;
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Initiates and drives improvements via
training programs, capital projects, and other means available to continually
focus on productivity and control of maintenance & capital spend;
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Analyze maintenance problems &
devise & implement corrective action plans;
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Develop & maintain parts
inventory system to ensure control & proper levels of spare parts;
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Evaluate employee’s performance to
determine training needs & development opportunities;
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Other duties as assigned by
leadership
Job Specifications & Competencies
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree electrical/
mechanical / Plant engineering
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Accounting or experience with budgets
desired
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3 to 5 years’ experience in high
output plastics manufacturing environment with in depth knowledge of hydraulic
electrical equipment
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5 to 7 years’ experience working in
maintenance field as supervisor or manager with direct report
Skills and Knowledge
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Lean Manufacturing, Continuous
Improvement, Time Management.
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Root Cause Analysis Safety Awareness
& Intervention Problem Solving.
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Developing Structure & Direction
Setting Performance Goals.
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Creating a Learning Environment
Influencing, People Development.
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Managed Quality Improvement Build
& Lead Teams.
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Preventive & Predictive
Maintenance.
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Strong leadership skills and ability
to effectively assess situations and make appropriate decisions.
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Ability to analyse skills of team
members and recognize their strengths and areas of development.
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Professionalism and dedication to
excellence in customer care.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the qualifications mentioned above are encouraged to apply
by sending an updated CV to recruitment@viscarcapacity.com clearly indicating the Job Position in the SUBJECT
line not later than 27th July 2019
