Team Leader at AECI Limited

• This role is designed to lead the team in successful completion of the production plan in accordance with goals.

Required outputs: Functional

• Plan daily production schedule to meet delivery targets and customer requirements
• Ensure appropriate documentation is available for batch start up e.g. work plans, MSDS, log process and SOP’s to execute the plan on time and in full
• Ensure that production processes run smoothly by allocating resources, managing labour, and monitoring machinery availability
• Lead, train, and motivate production team to achieve production goals and maintain a positive, performance-driven work environment
• Responsible for all managerial functions including maintaining discipline and enabling the development of all production employees
• Manage and direct activities with a focus on creating a safe working environment through a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices and adherence to manufacturing best practices.
• Driver of daily Goal alignment meetings and engagement with operators
• Conduct daily production meetings to communicate targets, quality expectations, and any operational issues
• Identify and escalate production challenges, quality deviations, and resource constraints to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and optimise processes
• Handover shift by communicating the details of the past shift from incoming Production
• Supervisor in all areas of responsibility. Sign off work plans, logs, miscellaneous and records accurately
• Assume OHS Act responsibility for the factory – Legal Appointment
• Lead and/or team member of incident investigations
• Update and draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
• Administration and Execution of Permit to work to ensure that hazards and precautions are defined
• Collaborate with the planning department for Storage management (bulk, WIP, Finished product, HFR, Dog stock)
• Assist with stock take and cycle count and stock recons
• Responsible for excellent housekeeping and SHEQ standards

Qualifications and Experience (Must)

• Matric
• National Diploma in Operations Management or Chemical Engineering 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in chemical production environment
• Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental best practices and management systems
• Computer literacy 

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)

• Safety awareness
• Leadership
• Work ethics
• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem solving
• Excellent Communication