Main job function
Direct and oversee the management of Production Supervisor’s activities on all shifts and ensure overall performance objectives are achieved
Enforces strict discipline necessary to ensure that daily operational activities are conducted effectively, and day-to-day problems are solved and contained by taking a strong lead during the daily planning meetings
Plans, coordinates and controls production related activities on site to meet objectives and budgets with regard to HSE, quality, service and cost
Contributes to successful product and volume reallocations
Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment that makes it easier to identify system bottlenecks and constraints which is managed through a key understanding and appreciation of Lean Six Sigma operating principles aided by the implementation of a comprehensive housekeeping plan
Manage the movement and accuracy of all materials; from the receipt of raw materials to the shipping of finished products taking full ownership of stock counts, rejects, yields and losses attributed to the material handling process
Co-develops and executes plans related to improving HSE, quality, service and costs in conjunction with multidisciplinary management peers including: engineering, maintenance, technical, HSE and quality departments
Participates in the definition & execution (where relevant) of capital investments for production related activities and equipment
Works with the technical R&D team to enable new product initiatives and the optimisation of existing products to reduce wasteful operational delays
Enables and contributes to the implementation of continuous improvement activities & programs for HSE, quality, or other as may be assigned from time-to-time by senior management
Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE, ISO, OHS Act and regulatory standards
BSc / BTech / NDip Chemical or Industrial Engineering
Must have proven ability to lead and drive change through continuous improvement projects reinforced by a minimum of 10+ years’ work experience in a similar production managerial role
Ability to identify, scope, define and implement significant continuous improvement projects to dramatically improve the performance of a complex batching environment supported with the daily, weekly & monthly implementation of KPI metrics
Prior experience overseeing a paint, gelcoat, varnish or similar chemical processing plant will be an advantage
Prior experience of modernising an old plant to incorporate the latest automation technologies including PLC, SCADA, data analysis, report writing and digital performance dashboard implementation
Ability to manage complex interdependent batching processes with varying batch sizes (ranging from 5kg to 25,000-kg) and limited resource availability
A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.