General Engineering Supervisor

SUMMARY:
The incumbent will be responsible for the management of Site, supervision and coordination of site personnel and subcontractors, the reporting of all site activities and managing the quality of work performance and safety on Site.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the management of the operational costs and ensure adherence to the prescribed budget
-   Develop and manage annual budget
-   Identify, suggest and implement cost saving initiatives
-   Ensure reputable and cost-effective suppliers and contractors
-   Manage costs expenditure to ensure effective use of funds

Problem Solving
-   Resolve problems utilising acquired knowledge and analytical abilities

Plan, organise, communicate and monitor the production process.
-     Provide regular feedback on progress to the relevant          managers as required
-     Monitor the production process and report any deviations to
       the relevant manager/s.
-     Ensure that required production requirements and
  standards are communicated to all  employees.
-     Organise resources (staff, equipment and materials) to
       ensure that tasks are completed as planned.
-     Plan work to ensure that tasks are completed on time and
      according to required standard.

Manage the Production Activities and Operations
-    Review work orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and          duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
-    Ensure that regular stock takes are conducted.
-    Ensure that sufficient stock levels are maintained to meet       
      production demands.
-    Ensure that company housekeeping standards and requirements are adhered to at all times.
-    Monitor the production process to ensure early identification
and correction of production problems/potential production problems.
-   Ensure that all tasks are performed in line with production requirements and standards.
-   Keep team members informed of all operational requirements.
-   Organise and ensure availability of resources to ensure     
    operational effectiveness.
-   Plan production activities and processes to ensure that work  can be completed on time and according to required       
     production standards.

Manage individual and team performance
-   Take appropriate action in line with relevant company policies
     and procedures where performance does not improve.
-    Identify areas where performance is not in line with set
     standards and implement performance improvement
     measures.
-    Assess individual and team performance against set goals.
-   Set performance goals for team and individual team 
    members.
-   Ensure identified performance gaps are closed through
     effective measures
-   Ensure proper allocation and availability of workforce at all
    time.

Identify areas for continuous improvement.
-    Identify and report areas for continuous improvement in and
     around the work area.
 
Ensure task performance in line with production requirements.
-      Assist with breakdowns outside normal scope of work.
-      React with a sense of urge and planning of tasks during
        breakdowns that cause production delays.
-       Assist operator during down times.

Adhere to organisational safety and Quality requirements and procedures
-      Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects
       or malfunctions.
-      Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety     
        procedures to new employees, or assign employees to
        experienced workers for training.
-      Responsible to meet department productivity and quality
        goals.

Qualifications required:
-        Matric or equivalent
-        N4 or higher in mechanical or electrical Engineering  qualification
-        Qualified Artisan
 
Experience required:
-     At least 5 years relevant experience
-     Minimum 3 years’ experience as General Engineering
Supervisor
-     Minimum 5 years’ experience as Engineering Foreman in a
shaft/services/winders environment 

Knowledge and skills required:
-        Problem Solving skills
-        Ability to manage people,
-        Adherence company policies and procedures
-        Budget and cost management skills

 

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