Production Team Leader - Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description

• Responsible for ensuring that the weekly production programme and targets are achieved.
• Checks in advance of scheduled production the availability of raw materials and packaging material.
• Monitors production output and raw material usages.
• In liaison with the Production Superintendent/Manager to determine the order of production to ensure adequate stock cover and optimum plant utilisation.
• Supervise production and loading activities.
• Ensures that labour is utilised effectively especially when production demands fluctuate.
• Responsible for controlling consumable costs.
• Evaluates, in conjunction with the Production Superintendent/Manager, the need to work overtime.
• To have a sound knowledge of the plants and processes under ones control.
• Advises when to arrange further deliveries of bulk raw materials.
• Responsible for controlling the offloading and issue of bulk stocks pertaining to the plants under ones supervision.
• Responsible for plant activities over weekends when required on weekend duty.
• Required to respond and document hazardous conditions and emergencies.
• To ensure total compliance and adherence to all SHEQ rules and regulations
• Ensure accurate and honest reporting of incidents, near misses and safety hazards.
• To record non-conformance incidents and attend weekly meetings in this regard.
• To have a basic understanding of the Process Safety Management
• To ensure that for bulk tanker loads, the tankers are weighed correctly and that the necessary safety requirements and dispatch systems are adhered to.
• Required to work shifts.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum education required: Grade 12/Standard 10
• Experience in a Fertilizer manufacturing environment is required
• Diploma in Chemical Engineering or related fields
• Diploma / certificate in first line management would be advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years in a chemical manufacturing plant is essential
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience is essential
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is essential
• Project management experience would be advantageous
• Basic knowledge of the OHSAct, NEMA and all relevant regulations
• Must possess basic computer literacy (i.e. MS Office: Excel/Word/Outlook)