Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd is Southern Africa’s largest manufacturer and distributor of major domestic appliances. The company markets its products under the Defy brand and offers the consumer a full range of kitchen, laundry and small domestic appliances.
Established in 1905, Defy made its debut by manufacturing the first electric stove in South Africa. I...
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Maintain good interpersonal relations within the Department.
Improve Department Efficiencies.
Ensure effective planned maintenance and breakdowns on shift.
Ensure the implementation and maintenance of Best Operating Practices.
Maintain and comply with the Company’s S.H.E. System.
Confirms the availability of labour at the start of the shift and where necessary organizes replacement labour.
Monitors the attendance and time keeping of subordinates and labour to minimize disruptions, and where necessary takes the appropriate corrective action.
Conducts random inspections of production equipment’s in the Department at both start and close of shift
Manages subordinates to ensure that critical performance areas and targets are achieved in line with the Best Practice measures (Quality/Cost/Delivery/Safety and Morale).
Investigates the causes of productivity and performance problems and take corrective action to prevent a re-occurrence.
Complete shifts reports and ensure the smooth handover of shifts through the completion of the shift change report
Maintains acceptable staff and employee relations through the application of good interpersonal skills
Maintains good housekeeping practice through the weekly application of the housekeeping inspection report
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Relevant production qualification.
3 years’ experience in a similar position.
Computer Literacy is essential.
A technical background coupled with quality assurance will be an advantage.
Sound knowledge of ISO 14000, JIT and TQM principles will be an advantage.