SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Harvesting Supervisor required for a reputable manufacturing company based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape
Requirements:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
- A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage.
- Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in Xhosa.
- Should be able to promote effective team spirit by good leadership.
- Must be organized and systematic in the performance of duties.
- Must use initiative and be able to find novel ways to deal with challenges.
- Should have good interpersonal and communications skills.
- Must be willing to work additional hours as and when required.
- Required skill set; Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Expenses, Production Planning, Dealing with Complexity
Responsibilities:
- Supervise production staff under your supervision and ensure that they adhere to production procedures and that production targets are achieved.
- Record daily production performance schedule and report to the relevant people.
- Supervise the use of company property and equipment under your control.
- Ensure that all equipment have logbooks and checklists and that these are completed as per the company standard.
- Ensure the timely maintenance of company equipment under your control.
- Quality control:
- Ensure the correct log lengths optimisation is achieved.
- Ensure that the correct colour code and numbering system is used.
- Ensure correct processing is done for each log.
- Assist in production procedures when required, i.e.: log marking, operating machines, etc.
- Accurate completion of staff time sheets on a weekly basis.
- Apply corrective disciplinary procedures, fairly and in a progressive manner
- Monitor and report buffer stock every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning before 9am.
- Monitor the age of timber stacks and report if timber is 3 weeks or older.
- Ensure that all safety standards and procedures are adhered to by the team under your supervision.
- Operate machinery when required.
- Ensure back-up operators are trained and ready at all times.
- Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.
- Ensure operators and safety personnel are certified at all times
