Operations Supervisor - DWB Plant at CHEP

Position Purpose:

• The DWB plant operations supervisor will be responsible for the daily production and maintenance operation activities of the plant, including the shipping/receiving of finished goods and raw materials.
• This position will ensure that all company policies as they relate to quality, safety, certification, and training are being followed. This will be a rotational shift position.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the DWB plant:

• Manage a staff compliment of about 10 employees.
• Ensure the DWB plant has a controlled preventative maintenance plan in place that is executed as per the plan.
• Promote and manage the safe, efficient, and effective use of all plant and equipment.
• Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to immediately.
• Ensure that all company Operational SOPs are being followed.
• Ensure the ZERO HARM policies and practices are being followed.
• Ensure all direct reports comply with all legislative requirements and company policies.
• Ensure that all quality standards are maintained and recorded. Product produced to comply with the provided specifications.
• Ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are met.
• Co-ordinate all training activities.

Take full responsibility and manage the following:

• Take full responsibility for shift management and oversee maintenance and production.
• Manage, develop, and motivate staff.
• Monitor, measure, and report on production performance.
• Ensure good communication with direct reports both verbally and written.
• Maintain housekeeping in the workplace.
• Maintain timekeeping.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent.
• PLC Programming.
• Trade-tested Millwright.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Diploma/Certificate in Production Management.

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in plant preventative maintenance.
• 1 – 3 years operations management experience.
• Experience with plastic extrusion.
• 2 years’ experience creating and providing feedback on performance metrics.
• 2 years’ experience with quality testing.
• 2 years’ experience implementing new safety and risk management policies.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience working with teams or groups.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Self-driven and motivated.
• Demonstrated leadership.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Knowledge of safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• High level of understanding and respect for organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to transcend personal objectives for organizational success.

Preferred Education

• Qualified Professional and Equivalent. Basic (3 years) - Engineering Mechanics

Preferred Level of Work Experience

• 1 - 3 years