Team Leader Stores at Epiroc

Purpose of the Job

• To ensure that the team reaches production expectations while ensuring that the need for accurate and reliable results by those in his department is always upheld. It is also the Team Leader’s responsibility to ensure that members working in their team have safe working conditions.
• The Team Leader must be an effective communicator of information between members of his immediate team and superiors.

Qualification Requirements

• Matric/Grade 12 with English and Mathematics.
• Formal Production Supervision Qualification

Knowledge & Experience (At the discretion of Management)

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must have sound knowledge of Moving Machinery.
• Knowledge of 5s and WCC.
• Stock control experience (minimum 1 year).

Competencies - SELF

• Assertiveness- the capability to express oneself in a clear and constructive, non-threatening manner; Discipline; Innovation; Self-responsibility

Competencies - OTHERS

• Influence others-Exciting the hearts and minds of people around business results and the organisational map for getting the desired results; information sharing; Verbal and written communication; Integrity; Teamwork; Relationship building.

Competencies - WORK

• Analysis of information; Solutions development; Personnel Safety; Written communication; Planning and organizing; Accountability for company components/products.

Function

Task

Production Process

• The team leader is responsible for the safety and productivity of all production employees on the designated shift.
• Optimum utilization of human and equipment resources, materials & time.
• Ensure that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters. Responsible for ensuring that employees reach their hourly production targets.
• Ensure that the necessary process controls are completed hourly and recorded correctly on the VPM Board.

Quality, Safety & Housekeeping

• Responsible for setting high standards to reach production goals ensuring that quality is not compromised.
• Responsible for meeting quality standards as set up by industry standards like ISO and Works Instructions.
• Ensure that all product specifications and manufacturing processes comply with the set standards.
• Ensure that corrective actions have taken place for non-conformances per hour.
• Responsible for the Health & Safety of his subordinates
• Instruct his team on the proper use of safety equipment and emergency procedures.
• Supply his team with the allocated protective equipment.
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained at all times.

Administrative Functions

• Track production and to produce the necessary reports.
• Responsible for maintaining regular communication with interrelated departments to plan and execute production goals efficiently.
• Responsible for being a leadership resource to team members providing development, motivation and support.
• Responsible for the scheduling of work, attendance, disciplinary and training of subordinates.