Job Description
An industry leader in the packaging/manufacturing sector is seeking a qualified Team Leader based in the Pinetown area.
Tasks & responsibilities:
Assisting with the day-to-day leadership of the team
Maintaining efficiencies of 85% or higher
Ensure the product quality meets and beats expectations
Ensuring accurate completion of production tally sheets
Monitoring raw material usage
Monitoring machine and moulds performance
Coordinating all on hold products
Ensuring packing and labelling is efficiently and correctly packed
Ensuring correct paperwork is displayed at machines and completed correctly
Liaising with quality inspectors continuously to ensure product standards are correct
Allocating staff to relevant machine(s) as needed per staffing schedule
Assisting staff at machines as needed
Ensuring that adherence to all safety standards is followed
Ensuring housekeeping is above 90% for the factory and packing areas
Assisting with Maintenance and Mould changes as required
Process Optimization and recipe creation for new products
Ensure all systems and procedures are implemented and maintained.
Ensuring all moulds are serviced as per annual service schedule
Ensure all mould consumables are available, and neatly stored with a weekly stock take
Manage machine critical spares and ensure list is up to date
Ensure completion of all machine maintenance and ensure relevant checks are completed
Involved in weekly Production Meeting
Qualifications, Experience & Competencies:
Matric
N3 or NQF5 (related technical field)
At least 3 years' experience as a Shift Setter in Production
Strong interpersonal skills
Team management experience
Blow moulding and injection moulding experience advantageous
Have a strong ability to communicate with all levels and across departments
Strong technical/mechanical knowledge
Computer literacy is advantageous