Shift Supervisor at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08) Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work for extended hours and physically fit
• Sound understanding of the working mechanism of the tools or the machinery they are handling
• Look after the maintenance of the equipment
• Expert written communication skills, good supervisory skills and ability to pay attention to the details
• Three years of Earthmover tyre fitting experience

Preferred:

• Coaching and mentoring certificate
• 1 Year supervisory experience

Reports to

• Senior Shift Supervisor / Site Supervisor / Contract Manager

Duties

• The following is a general list of tasks that a Shift Supervisor is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Ensure that tyre fitters comply with Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures and instructions
• Lead tyre fitters to perform tyre fitting and workshop maintenance tasks in the most efficient, safe and cost effective manner
• Perform corrective action requests from auditors
• Check that data critical to Otracom is provided accurately and on time
• Lead the tyre fitters in performing equipment calibration procedures according to the OMS
• Perform inspections and determine if components should be scrapped, repaired or remain in service
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to procedures
• Repair tyres and tubes according to procedures
• Operate forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures
• Lead tyre fitters in maintaining tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications
• Lead tyre fitters in maintaining a high quality of service to the client
• Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties,
• Perform assessment of subordinates to analyse competence / gaps in training (i.e. Planned Task Observation)

Safety

Shift Supervisors are required to:

• Induct new personnel into the workplace
• Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
• Ensure that all personnel comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures
• Investigate hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment reported and take action to eliminate or reduce the risk to acceptable levels
• Investigate and report all incidents and injuries according to procedures
• Comply with applicable instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan
• Ensure that tyre fitters use and maintain Person Protective Equipment according to procedures