Harvesting Supervisor required for a reputable manufacturing company based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape

Requirements:

• At least 2 years experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
• Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa.
• Should be able to promote effective team spirit by good leadership.
• Must be organized and systematic in the performance of duties.
• Must use initiative and be able to find novel ways to deal with challenges.
• Should have good interpersonal and communications skills.
• Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required.
• Required skill set; Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity

Responsibilities:

• Supervise production staff under your supervision and ensure that they adhere to production procedures and that production targets are achieved.
• Record daily production performance schedule and report to the relevant people.
• Supervise the use of company property and equipment under your control.
  • Ensure that all equipment have logbooks and checklists and that these are completed as per the company standard.
• Ensure the timely maintenance of company equipment under your control.
• Quality control:
  • Ensure the correct log lengths optimisation is achieved.
  • Ensure that the correct colour code and numbering system is used.
  • Ensure correct processing is done for each log.
• Assist in production procedures when required, i.e.: log marking, operating machines, etc.
• Accurate completion of staff time sheets on a weekly basis.
• Apply corrective disciplinary procedures, fairly and in a progressive manner
• Monitor and report buffer stock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before 9am.
• Monitor the age of timber stacks and report if timber is 3 weeks or older.
• Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to by the team under your supervision.
• Operate machinery when required.
• Ensure back-up operators are trained and ready at all times.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
• Ensure operators and safety personnel are certified at all times

Click Go Apply to apply online!

More related positions