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Junior Factory Supervisor

Johannesburg South
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Trades & Services
Reference: NES019957/EV

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Employer: Network Recruitment

A large national company has an opening for a Junior Factory Manager.Experience in paper or packaging environment essential combined with a Millwright or Fitter and Turner Trade.

Requirements:

Supervise the operation and production of the PTH Shopper Bag section and ensure the required efficiency to accepted quality standards and productivity targets are met.
Factory Supervisors are responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and executing daily tasks in line with the production schedule.
Supervision of departmental personnel and allocation of labour resources in line with the weekly production schedule.
Ensure machines are running to specification speed and daily production targets are being achieved.
Ensure adherence to the production plan and that pre-make ready is done timeously.
Promote safe working practices and ensure all plant rules are adhered to.
Report any unsafe machine or workplace practice immediately to the Line Manager.
Set up departmental machines, within specified set-up times and to standard waste levels.
Assist machine operators and minders with trouble-shooting and fine-tuning of machines to achieve required speeds and quality standards.
Coordinate the cleaning, lubricating, and maintaining of machines, tools, equipment, and work areas to ensure proper functioning and safe working conditions, to achieve maximum output and minimal waste.
Ensure production housekeeping standards are achieved and maintained.
Report any mechanical/electrical breakdown to the Maintenance Department immediately.
Matric/Grade 12.
Bag Maker Trade / Fitter and Turner trade with 5 years post-trade manufacturing experience.
Any tertiary qualification in a related field will be considered an advantage.
Previous experience in a supervisory capacity.
Previous experience in the set-up, operation and troubleshooting of PTH Shopper Bag machines including inline printing, etc.
Able-bodied and capable of physical work.
Capable of understanding and implementing product quality standards, packing specifications and safety standards.
Demonstrated people and leadership skills.
Understanding the business profitability and key measures.
Sort, select, and stack materials, and products and reject defects following specified instructions and standards when required.
Add/adjust chemicals, solutions, and inks to machines and equipment to ensure the manufacturing process meets the specification.
Able to work overtime when required.
Conduct training and development of departmental personnel.
Investigate and present improvements to processes and productivity.
Checks and analyse daily production and downtime and completes a daily report.
Issue tools at the commencement of the shift and check-in tools at the completion of the shift, using the tooling checklist.
Clean machine as required and as per the cleaning checklist.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the machine area.
Assist in the operation of other machines as directed by management.
Work with packers and assist in packing as required.
Work overtime and weekends as directed by management.
Completion and filing of all documentation relating to BRC, safety and training.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.