<p><strong>Harvesting Supervisor </strong>required for a reputable manufacturing company based in <strong>Stutterheim, Eastern Cape </strong></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>At least 2 years experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.</li><li>A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage.</li><li>Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa.</li><li>Should be able to promote effective team spirit by good leadership.</li><li>Must be organized and systematic in the performance of duties.</li><li>Must use initiative and be able to find novel ways to deal with challenges.</li><li>Should have good interpersonal and communications skills.</li><li>Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required.</li><li>Required skill set; Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Supervise production staff under your supervision and ensure that they adhere to production procedures and that production targets are achieved.</li><li>Record daily production performance schedule and report to the relevant people.</li><li>Supervise the use of company property and equipment under your control.<ul><li>Ensure that all equipment have logbooks and checklists and that these are completed as per the company standard.</li></ul></li><li>Ensure the timely maintenance of company equipment under your control.</li><li>Quality control:<ul><li>Ensure the correct log lengths optimisation is achieved.</li><li>Ensure that the correct colour code and numbering system is used.</li><li>Ensure correct processing is done for each log.</li></ul></li><li>Assist in production procedures when required, i.e.: log marking, operating machines, etc.</li><li>Accurate completion of staff time sheets on a weekly basis.</li><li>Apply corrective disciplinary procedures, fairly and in a progressive manner</li><li>Monitor and report buffer stock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before 9am.</li><li>Monitor the age of timber stacks and report if timber is 3 weeks or older.</li><li>Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to by the team under your supervision.</li><li>Operate machinery when required.</li><li>Ensure back-up operators are trained and ready at all times.</li><li>Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.</li><li>Ensure operators and safety personnel are certified at all times</li></ul>