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A well-established manufacturing company in the glass and aluminium industry is looking for an experienced Factory Supervisor with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on production experience to oversee daily factory operations and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
Responsibilities:
Lead, coach, and motivate factory staff across multiple departments including cutting, assembling, polishing, lamination, and dispatch
Manage daily production workflow, schedules, and resource allocation
Ensure production targets are met within set deadlines and quality standards
Monitor and enforce quality control checks throughout the manufacturing process
Investigate and resolve production and quality issues timeously
Track, analyse, and report on production output, downtime, and delays
Enforce strict safety protocols when working with fragile materials and heavy machinery
Communicate effectively with factory teams, management, and cross-functional departments
Delegate tasks efficiently and manage staff performance, discipline, and conflict resolution
Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment efficiency
Generate daily and weekly production, attendance, and stock reports
Requirements:
Proven experience in a supervisory role within a glass and/or aluminium manufacturing environment
In-depth knowledge of glass and aluminium processes including cutting, processing, polishing, assembling, and lamination
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Sound understanding of factory machinery, equipment, and safety procedures
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
Proficiency in factory management systems and Microsoft Excel and Word