Production Supervisor

SUMMARY:
A dynamic organization based in the East Rand is seeking to employ a Production Supervisor who is technically strong and can confidently lead a team, manage production priorities and provide practical machining expertise while maintaining high standards of quality, safety and efficiency

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements Trade Test or recognised qualification as a Fitter & Turner, Machinist, or equivalent . 8-10 years' machining experience within a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment. 3-5 years' supervisory\/foreman experience . Strong experience with VTLs, conventional lathes, CNC lathes, milling machines and horizontal borers . Proven CNC programming, setup and troubleshooting experience. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and technical specifications . Strong leadership, planning, organisational and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy; experience with ERP\/MRP systems will be advantageous. Key Responsibilities Plan, coordinate and prioritise daily and weekly machining activities. Supervise, motivate and manage machine shop personnel. Allocate work according to machine capacity, skills and production deadlines. Provide hands-on technical support and assist with CNC programming and troubleshooting. Ensure machinery, tooling and equipment are utilised efficiently. Monitor production targets, quality standards, downtime, scrap and rework. Conduct first-off inspections and ensure components meet required specifications. Enforce health, safety, PPE and housekeeping standards. Coordinate preventative maintenance and minimise machine downtime. Monitor tooling and consumables and control waste. Train, coach and mentor machinists, CNC operators and apprentices. Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs and optimise machining processes. Complete production reports and provide regular feedback to management. Investigate NCRs and ensure corrective actions are implemented.