Shift Team Leader / Supervisor

• Our client is seeking a Shift Team Leader to take complete responsibility and oversight for shift operations and management at our clients factory in the Johannesburg facility. The successful candidate would be responsible for overseeing the coordination of operational resources, including machinery, materials, and personnel, to meet production goals, maintain product quality, and uphold environmental, health, and safety standards.

• Lead the shift team by effectively deploying resources to ensure consistent, high-quality production, with priorities guided by the daily plan and Operations Manager, taking into account individual experience, line priorities, and plant availability.

• Ensure strict adherence to current legislative safety standards and internal clients safety protocols, ensuring all team members are adequately trained, supervised, and equipped to comply with these requirements.

• Uphold the clients manufacturing standards concerning housekeeping, employee appearance, hygiene, PPE, workforce behavior, audit compliance, and time management.

• Manage and develop the shift team’s performance, engaging in assessment, mentoring, coaching, and training to meet the evolving needs of the business. Organize external support as needed and regularly review team capabilities.

• Conduct timely individual appraisals and team meetings, ensuring proper documentation.

• Guarantee production aligns with the current standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Manage manufacturing and operational costs within set budgets, aiming for annual cost reduction.

• Enhance production team skills by integrating routine engineering tasks into their responsibilities.

• Foster open, effective communication across all levels and departments, emphasizing the importance of clear and meaningful interactions for teamwork.

• Build and sustain teamwork with suppliers, colleagues, and customers, continuously expanding knowledge of tooling, production technology, market trends, and company policies.

• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives, with team leaders attaining 6-sigma green-belt certification.

• Completion of Grade 12/N3 or an equivalent qualification.

• Proficiency in Mathematics and Science is preferable.

• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in an operator role.

• Certification in Leadership and Management.

• Demonstrated leadership experience, having managed a team of approximately 10 employees.

• Technical acumen, with the ability to conduct diagnostic tests, troubleshoot, and resolve basic machinery issues.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in managing production lines and a comprehensive understanding of associated equipment.

• Computer literacy is beneficial.

• Capability to train new employees to meet established standards.

• Proficient in Health and Safety (H&S) practices, ensuring a safe work environment.

• Proven ability to inspire and lead a team to collaborate effectively.

• Analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to process data and make timely decisions.

• Organizational skills, with the capability to prioritize tasks for self and others.

• Influential communication, capable of garnering support from individuals at various levels.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Self-driven with the ability to operate independently.

• Competence in managing conflicts and resolving disputes.

• Motivational skills, with the ability to encourage and inspire team members.

• Effective communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels

Alinta Tech Solutions