Production Shift Team Leader

Supervise the workforce and the production process so that the value targets are met within budgeted costs
- Monitor and arrange for appropriate adjustments to key production plant parameters to ensure product integrity is maintained and quality standards met.
- Maintain good industrial relations, discipline and morale of process operators and ensure that all operators are fully trained in process and safety procedures to promote a positive and safe work environment
- Monitor and control safety systems to ensure safe working at all times
- Analyse and resolve process, equipment and quality problems as quickly as possible to maintain production continuity
- Keep production management and other supervisors informed of the status of the plant and any significant process or personal problems to avoid disruption and ensure smooth operation of the plant
- Prepare and publish daily production reports
- Ensure that all stuff is trained and ready for any emergency i.e. fire and gas escape
- Generate work orders and safe work permits for plant maintenance and incase of plant breakdowns
- Responsible and accountable for the effective leadership of the production shift team assigned to your area of responsibility
- Manage and direct activities with a focus on creating a safe working environment through a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices and adherence to manufacturing best practices
- Assume subordinate OHS Act responsibilities for the plant
- Responsible for good housekeeping and safety standards on site
- Sets clear goals and standards for subordinates
- Planning the shift and leave roaster
- Ensure that subordinates have the authority, tools and information required to do their jobs

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Supervise the workforce and the production process so that the value targets are met within budgeted costs
- Monitor and arrange for appropriate adjustments to key production plant parameters to ensure product integrity is maintained and quality standards met.
- Maintain good industrial relations, discipline and morale of process operators and ensure that all operators are fully trained in process and safety procedures to promote a positive and safe work environment
- Monitor and control safety systems to ensure safe working at all times
- Analyse and resolve process, equipment and quality problems as quickly as possible to maintain production continuity
- Keep production management and other supervisors informed of the status of the plant and any significant process or personal problems to avoid disruption and ensure smooth operation of the plant
- Prepare and publish daily production reports
- Ensure that all stuff is trained and ready for any emergency i.e. fire and gas escape
- Generate work orders and safe work permits for plant maintenance and incase of plant breakdowns
- Responsible and accountable for the effective leadership of the production shift team assigned to your area of responsibility
- Manage and direct activities with a focus on creating a safe working environment through a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices and adherence to manufacturing best practices
- Assume subordinate OHS Act responsibilities for the plant
- Responsible for good housekeeping and safety standards on site
- Sets clear goals and standards for subordinates
- Planning the shift and leave roaster
- Ensure that subordinates have the authority, tools and information required to do their jobs

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Matric/Grade 12 or NQF 3 with Mathematics and Science (required)
- Production Management or Chemical Engineering diploma (preferable)
- Computer literacy - MS Office, Outlook, DCS, SAP, and Lotus Notes
- 5 years polymers manufacturing environment or similar
- 5 years powder process environment
- 5 years DCS experience
- 2 years of supervision role experience

**Competencies**:

- Leading and supervision
- Deciding and initiating action
- Working with people
- Adhering to principles and values
- Persuading and influencing
- Presentation skills
- Learning and researching
- Planning and organising
- Copying with pressures and setbacks
- Achieving personal work goals and objectives
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking