Job offer: Production Superintendent

To directly manage the shift in a manner that will maximize production performance within established safety, quality and cost parameters. To optimize production efficiency in a safe and quality conscious manner by proper root cause analysis, monitoring trends, making recommendation based on analysis and improving process.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance by ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved.

• Monitor all plant operations after 4:00p.m, on weekends and on public holidays including the following areas, Logistics, Batch, Furnace, Operations, Warehouse, Contracted Labour, Plant Security, Stores and Engineering.

• Responsible for the management of Hot End and Cold End activities. Ensuring cost effective management of factors such as manpower and overtime.

• Minimise machine downtime and production loss by troubleshooting problems through Root Cause Analysis and process control management.

• Perform audits on a routine basis of personnel in each different role on the shift, documenting findings and escalating as necessary.

• Ensure that correction of bottle faults are done in a systematic manner, using process control techniques and proper data analysis

• Interpret Statistical Analysis and use this information to make decision on corrective actions taken in the bottle forming process.

• Participate in work planning, staffing and the development and review of operating systems and work procedures.

• Act as a change agent (leader) to instill positive team efforts and embraces Continuous Improvement concepts to ensure workers understand and contribute towards achieving set goals and targets.

• Provides coaching, guidance and direction to employees as needed to ensure achievement of performance outcomes and objectives.

• Receives and actions employee grievances in keeping with established HR and IR procedures.

• Manage and take action as necessary with respect to addressing poor performance, absenteeism and punctuality on the job.

• Participate in the development and implementation of, and perform all duties in accordance with the procedures as per ISO 9001 standards and CGL Quality Manual.

• Effectively ensure that subordinates adhere to the Company’s/Department’s safety policies and procedures to minimise the risk of injury.

• Conduct the annual performance appraisal of subordinates and undertake appropriate follow-up actions in an effort to develop the capabilities of employees and maximise the efficiency of the department.

• Plan for and participate in training and developmental activities for subordinates.

• Accurately prepare appropriate reports relevant to operations and related matters.

• Ensure safe working environment to minimize the risk of injury. Understand, implement and enforce the HSE programs.

• Ensures compliance for Quality, Safety, GMP, and Production Procedures from all members of the shift.

• Assist in preparing budgets for monitoring and control.

• Liaise with the authorities in the other Departments.

• To comply with the Company’s/ Department’s procedures and policies belonging to the Quality Management System and the Health, Safety & Environmental Management System.

• To fulfill the legal duties of the Occupational Safety & Health Act 2004 as an employee

Experience and experience required

• Eng in Engineering or a suitable equivalent
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in a senior supervisory position
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience in glass manufacturing will be an asset
• An equivalent combination of training and experience

Core Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Planning and Organizing
• Results Focused
• Communication
• Decision Making and Sound Judgment
• Ability to delegate, set targets and monitor progress
• Excellent oral, written and active listening skills
• Motivate, coach and mentor employees