Shift Team Leader at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above mentioned position to be based in Springs, Gauteng. This person will report to the Unit Manager.

Key Performance Areas Would Include, But Not Limited To

• Ensure that product of acceptable quality is produced at all times by applying process control and recording results according to the relevant QC procedures
• Ensure that causes of quality defects are identified and rectified.
• Ensure that equipment is operated according to verified procedures, work instructions or SOP’s by suitably qualified/competent personnel
• Monitor progress against production plan and initiate corrective action/problem solving timeously in order to make the plan for the shift/day
• Produce cost effectively by allocating required resources effectively, minimize re-work and limit waste
• Ensure that changeovers, adjustments and settings are performed on equipment as required
• Support to maintenance department
• Drive improvement in performance and availability the line
• Effective utilization of OEE system
• Initiate corrective action and do problem solving if agreed upon targets for respective KPI’s have not been achieved.
• Lead team according to Secondary Production Operating Principles to achieve line objectives – Quality; Speed and Cost.
• Ensure a competent crew by training (on-the-job/formal training) and coaching members
• Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) if applicable
• Assist with compiling budget and forecast for the line
• Ensure that all unsafe conditions are reported and repaired immediately
• Actively encourage innovations within the team
• Actively involved in Problem solving

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Minimum 2 years experience in (high speed) bottling environment
• Good Technical Background, limiting rework or non-conformance
• Knowledge of Machinery, minimizing losses and write-offs, improving OEE
• Previous experience of leading and managing a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Operate and maintain all equipment on a line/area according to the relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Able to train and coach personnel.

For vacancies in South Africa, preference will be given to Previously Disadvantages Individuals in line with Distell’s National EE plan.