Job Description:
The Production Shift Supervisor will oversee the night shift operations to ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety standards, lean practices, and efficient team management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with production management to meet production plans and ensure smooth operations.
* Lead and oversee a team of 50 technicians, ensuring alignment with KPIs, Lean practices, 5S, and safety regulations.
* Handle people management tasks, including performance, absence, and timekeeping, in collaboration with Human Resources.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives through KPI tracking, CCARs, scorecards, and workgroup boards.
* Ensure manning levels and skills meet business needs, including controlling holidays.
* Report machine and equipment malfunctions to support departments.
* Work closely with team leaders and support departments to maintain machines and dies according to the TPM schedule.
* Uphold a World Class 5S ethic within all teams.
* Ensure finished products meet customer requirements and are delivered on time.
Team Structure:
* 4 team leaders and 2 machine team leaders will oversee operations after 5 pm.
* The Production Supervisor will report directly to the Production Manager.
Shifts:
* Available shifts: 4 pm – midnight or 2 pm – 10 pm.
Skills and Attributes:
* Hard-working, self-motivated, and able to take on whatever duties are required.
* Attentive to detail and follows procedures.
* Strong communication skills, including delivering team briefs.
* Computer literate.
* Honest, reliable, and self-driven.
Qualifications and Experience Levels:
* Prior experience in a supervisory role in a manufacturing environment.
* Previous exposure to operations such as forge and casting is ideal, though not essential; an experienced ops person can learn on the job.
* Experience in problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
* An FLT license is advantageous.
* Willingness to undertake further training.
Work Environment and Conditions:
* Night shift with no management on site after 5 pm; team leaders will oversee operations.
* Shop-floor oriented role.
Commitment to Flexibility:
The post-holder must be flexible regarding roles, responsibilities, and hours of work, including overtime when required, to ensure business goals are met.