Production Team Leader - Press - Automotive (38201)

Job title: Production Team Leader - Press - Automotive
Job type: Full-time
Emp type:
Salary type: ZAR/month + Superb Benefits
Location: Durban
Job published: 29 January 2025
Job ID: 38201

Job Description

Our client is localizing the production of automotive press parts, they are poised to significantly contribute to the advancement of South Africa's automotive industry, fostering economic development and job creation in the region.

 

The purpose of the role is to oversee production activities for the operator, ensure a smooth production process so that the customer targets are met within the required time, quality and in a cost-effective way. Maintains a safe working environment and ensures standardised work standards

 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Relevant Diploma in Operations Management and related fields and ISO Certification
  • At least 3 years relevant in a similar role in Automotive or Manufacturing or related fields
  • Familiar with safety protocols and regulatory requirements in a manufacturing environment, including knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment operation licenses.
  • Reporting, including tracking attendance, output, downtime, and other key performance metrics, 
  • Good understanding in operating relevant machinery and equipment used in the press production process & a good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality 
  • Meet the required KPI's EG. Cycle times, safety, quality & quantity 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft applications, 
  • Basic knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001, ITAF 16949 
  • Knowledge of Production principles

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversees the workload of operators and ensures the allocation of work is done and employees understand their responsibility and the standard in which it should be conducted
  • Monitor the team's performance and ensures that hourly and daily targets are achieved through effective planning and manpower utilisation 
  • Investigates root cause to non-conformances and implements countermeasures to prevent recurrence 
  • Reviews daily production plan and communicate targets and objectives with the team daily 
  • Preparation for production planning, including but not limited to Machine, Tooling Die, Material, Rack, Pallets
  • Mentors, trains, guides, and provides knowledge and support to team members 
  • Monitor and provide input into the employee relations climate and corrective disciplinary process 
  • Ensures that high housekeeping standards are maintained for a safe working environment 
  • Implement and monitor quality standards as per compliance audit and ISO standards
  • Daily inspection and reporting of machine condition 
  • Receiving of components and materials 
  • Monitors and completes necessary documentation for leave, overtime etc. 
  • Actively works towards reduces Production loss including but not limited to Manhour loss, machine hour loss 
  • Continuous improvement activities for cycle times, defects, process abnormality and customer complaints 

 

If you do not receive a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful

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