Production Supervisor (Brits) at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose

• We are looking for a Production supervisor reporting directly to the Production line Manager. This is a Local role, based in Brits Operations.
• You will couple of high-level sentences to describe the role, including working relations).
• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment: Conduct daily safety talk as per prescribed topic during shift start up meeting. Conduct safety walk through activity to identify potential hazards and/or unsafe conditions.
• Volume: Plan people line up and allocation as per the operational need and schedule. Identify potential losses: action and/or re organise. Follow EO performance two hourly – action poor performance.
• Quality: Check and confirm that all production or scheduled changes are done according to standard and in line with the plan. Ensure that quality gates are functioning and are being followed daily. Ensure that you conduct check and confirm activity after every change in the process.
• People management: Ensure that all training activity is recorded in the training register as per the process. Action absenteeism on a shift/daily basis. Initiate disciplinary action if and when required. 
• Administration: Ensure overtime approval system and processes are followed. Check and confirm that the requisition and approval process is followed for all supplies and expenses. Ensure the system and process is followed in respect of the issuing and use of PPE.
• Leadership: Conduct shift DDS and line DDS meetings in line with the IWS methodology. Ensure that the EO’s execute their tasks and responsibilities in line with the IWS methodology through effective follow up and COTF (Coaching on the floor). Identify top losses for the shift and allocate resources to address the top losses

Requirements:

• Personality: This is a role for somebody dynamic, energetic, self-driven, results –oriented and above all who has a positive “can do” outlook with a clear focus on deliverables. Highly organized, naturally forward planning, logical, structured thinker who critically assesses his/her own performance.
• Personal Situation: able to commute reliably to office. Able to work extended hours on occasions when required. Must be able to work shifts, attend meetings.
• Specific Job Skills: Able to communicate and motivate coherently. Understands the principles of Manufacturing, has a strong management skill, strong leadership planning and organizational skills essential.
• Leadership, Production Experience: Good written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills, time management skills, computer literacy, ability to work as part of a team and ability to work and make decisions under pressure.                                                                                 

Education: 

• Grade 12
• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management (added advantage)

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of tyre manufacturing industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years managerial experience in production environment