Team Leader

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POSITION INFO:

TEAM LEADER

A position has arisen at our PE plant in for a Team Leader reporting to the department al Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following:

• Controlling and supervising the team to ensure production efficiencies of 80%
• Ensuring accurate completion of Production tally sheets
• Monitoring raw material usage and ensuring that machines are filled continuously with correct materials
• Monitoring machine and mould performance
• Reporting any faults on machines or moulds to the Technician or Production Manager
• Correcting machine and processing problems, and fault finding for machine breakdowns
• Ensuring all relevant documentation is completely accurately and timeously
• Ensuring packing and labeling is efficiently and correctly done as per customer requirements
• Controlling safety aspects for your team - ensuring adherence to all safety standards
• Monitoring and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality system
• Ensuring correct paperwork is displayed at machines and completed correctly
• Liaising with Quality inspectors continuously to ensure product standards are correct
• Co-ordinating all ‘on-hold’ products
• Allocating staff to relevant machine(s) as needed per staffing schedule
• Assisting staff at machines as needed
• Ensure that operators perform tasks correctly for the team.
• Assisting staff with problems and issues as required
• Provide on the job training and instruction as required
• Ensuring that the production floor as a whole is clean and tidy. Ultimately the state of the department and its housekeeping is the Team Leader’s responsibility
• Ensure that everyone in the department, including guests and visitors, are wearing the proper PPE
• Checking operator hourly checklist every hour

To be considered for this position applications must meet the following criteria :

• Be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate
• A technical diploma or qualification (preferably Mechanical) will be advantageous
• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory role
• At least 2 years experience in an injection moulding environment
• Have a strong ability to communicate with all levels and across departments
• Strong leadership ability
• Highly motivated and ability to motivate others
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge
• Shift work essential
• Self disciplined, enthusiastic, and a strong team player
• Be reliable (proven track record)
• Passionate about excellent service
• An understanding of quality and a passion for it
• Computer literate
• Good conflict handling and management skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Availability to work overtime when required
• Be reliable, honest and self-motivated
• Be a team player