Plant Supervisor - Brits at PPC Africa

Job Advert Summary    

• Responsible to ensure that the production processes run reliably and efficiently to optimise production.
• Efficiently manage resources available in order to optimise plant and truck utilisation, raw materials, human resources, and finances to supply the required products of high quality on time at a profit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Gr.12 with a recognised 3-year tertiary qualification. (Preferably Civil/Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering)
• 5 years FMCG/Civil/Industrial industry experience, 3 years as a supervisor
• Computer literacy – Sage Evolution and MS Office
• Interpersonal and human relation skills
• Code EB Driver License
• Ability to work independently
• Management and supervisory skills
• Accuracy and ability to give attention to detail
• Target and deadline driven.
• Experience in working in a highly pressurized environment.
• Experience in scheduling of maintenance work
• Experience in shut down planning and execution
• Experience in troubleshooting
• Experience in maintenance of fixed plant equipment (e.g., feeders, belt conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, couplings, etc.) and mobile equipment
• Literate in reading and interpreting engineering drawings (Preferable)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Knowledge of Maintenance Management Systems
• Fault finding and problem solving on plant equipment and plant processes.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensure production process run reliably and efficiently to ensure optimal production.
• Manage and coordinate administration of the Plant and meet regional office administration deadlines.
• Manage and coordinate quality and maintenance of the plant and vehicles under his control.
• Manage the training and development of staff on the operation under his control.
• Manage the Industrial relations issues on the operations under his control.
• Manage allocated budget and ensure that all budget constraints; re forecast requirements are adhered too.
• Manage and co-ordinate the Health, Safety and Quality programmes and issues on the operations under his control.
• Manage and control materials and stock levels at the plant.
• Manage and co-ordinate production, administration, and maintenance.
• Ensure that team members carry out cleaning, lubrication, and inspection.
• Carry out daily and weekly Inspections/checks related to stock and material control.
• Manage daily staff challenges and HR related matters.
• Ensure daily short interval controls are done in accordance with the Company policy and procedure.
• Conduct performance reviews and regular one on one discussion with subordinates in accordance with Jabali framework, Company policy and procedures.
• Manage and establish a safe and healthy environment.
• Manage and create a worker friendly workplace that will maintain high morale, integrity, and work ethics.
• Manage and ensure high levels of housekeeping.
• Perform walk-about and inspections and action non-conformance.
• Carry out continuous on-the-job training with subordinates and sub-contractors and keep training registers up to date.
• Ensure all Company policies and procedures are in place and complied with. Ensure that employees understand company policies and procedures by conducting regular reviews and short training intervals.
• Maintain high levels of discipline in accordance with labour relations practices. Attend and conduct daily toolbox talks/Invocoms meetings.
• Prioritise and execute projects at the Plant.
• Maintain good communication with Staff and Customers.
• Ensure good communication with fellow employees and adhere to all set deadlines.
• Ensure all documentation is handled with care and submitted to Head Office/Regional Office timeously.