Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

Job Summary

To ensure the reliable, efficient and effective operation of the packaging lines to meet or exceed the requirements of internal and external stakeholders.

Principal Responsibilities

• Comply with all company policies and procedures as well as governmental and internationally accepted safety standards, and make recommendations on safety issues to the Packaging Superintendent.
• Ensure that safe work conditions are maintained on the job sites and production floor and constantly improve the awareness and participation of staff in safety-oriented behavior.
• To maintain and improve quality awareness and standards geared towards internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all finished product conforms to the required quality standards
• Confers with management to review/establish production and quality standards, and inspects packaging operation to assure conformance to specification.
• Makes recommendations to the Packaging Superintendent on capital expenditure projects, for inclusion in the annual business plan, and on maintenance and repairs for inclusion in the annual departmental budget
• Makes recommendations for modifications or improvements to the existing systems and procedures.
• Development and performance management of subordinate staff while providing effective leadership and ensuring compliance with company policies/procedures
• Supervise contractors and contracted workers as required
• Assist Packaging Superintendent in the implementation and improvement of a PM programme for all packaging plant and equipment
• Ensure the execution of activities as outlined in the Maintenance Programme, assist in performing maintenance duties, and in troubleshooting and timely repairs during equipment breakdown
• Make recommendations for selecting, installing and commissioning new equipment, designing and implementing new projects, and reengineering plant /equipment
• Update finished product quantities using ERP system
• Production of a shift report on the performance of the packaging line, of reports pertaining to the quality (Cost of Quality) as required and reports detailing maintenance work.
• Liaise with other departments to co-ordinate materials for usage on the packaging line, to co-ordinate maintenance work and with external customers /suppliers as and when necessary
• Assist Purchasing and Stores in procurement when necessary, provide information on stock/spares requirements and usage in a timely manner, and in providing adequate specifications to ensure that purchased items are of the required quality.
• To supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in packaging products and materials for storage or shipment, and schedule production runs on the line
• Study production requirements to determine type and quantity of product, and other packaging requirements.
• Execute and directs shift production activities and establish priorities in keeping with effective operations.
• Assist on any committees/groups/task forces that may be formed to deal with specific issues and any other duties/responsibilities that may be assigned by your immediate Supervisor.
• Ensure changeovers and machine processing time are completed within the specified timeframe
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate health, safety, security and environmental policies/ procedures
• Perform any other duties as required of the job function

Qualification    

• Minimum of 5 CXC/GCE O’levels inclusive of Mathematics & English Language

Experience    

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the maintenance and operations of high speed bottling, and associated equipment
• Or any equivalent experience of qualification and experience

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to lead work and work as part of a team