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Production Supervisor-Wood Industry

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Company Details
Industry: Consulting
Description: Summit HR & Marketing Consulting team brings more years of combined experience in human resources consulting, strategy and management. Our consultants become an integral part of your management team, providing hands-on assistance with a variety of human resource concerns. Our team consists of seasoned experts who provide best practices in human resource management including comprehensive audits, writing employee handbooks, job descriptions, performance appraisals and diverse training and seminars. We supply day-to-day support on issues such as employee discipline and termination, interviewing and reference checking, administration of leaves of absence and more. We readily provide the “paperwork” side of HR as well as the “guardian” side—to keep our clients out of trouble. Our Founder and CEO, is sought out by professional groups and private employers as a guest speaker on a variety of employment-related topics. He often speaks to the companies, associations and other service organizations and provides train
Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To ensure production targets are achieved in line with the correct product specifications and quality parameters and to ensure the smooth running of the production processes, account for production wastage on shift.
  • To take full responsibility for the shift in terms of management of staff, ensure attendance of all persons on shift, and the correct number of persons as required as per production plan.
  • To take full responsibility for the quality of the product that is produced within the shift in line with the company’s quality systems and product specifications.
  • Manage, develop and motivate direct reporting staff. Handle grievances and discipline issues amongst the staff in accordance with the Company policies.
  • Monitor, measure, and report on production-related process performance and general issues.
  • Ensure all relevant communication is transmitted adequately and effectively to all members of staff in the shift.
  • To ensure that Health and Safety rules and regulations are adhered to during the shift and all matters relating to this are dealt with in line with the company\'s Health and Safety policy and reported to relevant authorities.
  • Problem-solving, and troubling shooting skills are used to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the challenges at hand.
  • To work closely with other Shift Supervisors and ensure effective production handover.
  • To ensure that staff training for required skills are met for current and future demands of the department.
  • To have an active role in the company’s continuous improvement plan to achieve future growth within the company.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards throughout the shift to ensure a clean and safe workplace.
  • To ensure that company resources are used effectively to ensure the best-operating costs.
  • Being able to make appropriate decisions and consult your head of the department where required.
  • Manage the workflow as directed by the Production Manager.
  • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
  • Assist the Production Manager to implement procedures for ISO QMS, OH&S, EMS, and EnMS.

Requirements

KEY OUTPUTS / ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Daily reports.
  • 2 hourly production reports.
  • Achieved production targets.
  • Minimum production wastages.
  • Meet quality parameters and product specifications.
  • Efficient Staff allocation and utilization.
  • Good housekeeping.
  • Worker safety.

SPECIFICATIONS/ COMPETENCIES

  • Education: Minimum ‘O’ Level or Diploma in Engineering or Business Management

Preferred skills/ Knowledge required for the job:

  • Degree in a Technical field with at least 1 year’s experience in manufacturing
  • Computer literate
  • People management
  • Good communication skills
  • Good analytical skills

Experience:

  • 2-year experience in a similar position and similar manufacturing environment.
Salary: KES Not specified
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time
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