Production Support Supervisor at a Manufacturing Company - Elite Talent Placements

Elite Talent Placements - Our client in the manufacturing industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Support Supervisor

Location: Makun City, Lagos Ibadan Expressway, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing
Reports To: Production Manager
Work Structure: Shift Basis

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated Production Support Supervisor to join their operations team.
• This role is essential for coordinating shift production activities to ensure high productivity levels and compliance with Safety and Quality standards.
• The Production Support Supervisor will also be responsible for supervising all workers on the shift, leading the team to maximize output of quality products while minimizing costs.

Key Responsibilities
BPL Ambassador:

• Embrace, follow, and teach the Core Beliefs and Values of BPL Nigeria Limited.

Production Planning:

• Identify resource needs and ensure the production schedule is met.
• Execute daily production schedules to meet production targets.
• Hold beginning and end-of-shift meetings with key personnel to plan production and hand off to the next shift.
• Coordinate battery breakers to achieve a minimum of 40MT per day.

HSE Compliance:

• Follow and enforce all safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings at the beginning of each shift and weekly safety talks.
• Ensure new workers are well inducted before assignment to the production line.
• Review work areas for safety compliance and safe work conditions.
• Document and report all safety incidents and near misses according to policy before leaving at the end of the shift.
• Provide employees with the tools and paperwork required for job performance and safety.
• Ensure all employees correctly wear and use required personal protective equipment.
• Complete daily checklists per the Production Manager’s requirements, including all quality and safety checks.

People Coordination:

• Enforce policies, procedures, attendance, work, and safety rules, ensuring all paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Assign employees to tasks for the shift, including direct and indirect labor roles, and provide instructions on job performance.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to execute performance reviews.
• Ensure all employees understand expectations regarding safety, attendance, performance, and adherence to work instructions.

Reports:

• Submit accurate reports at the end of each shift on production and manning activities.
• Monitor all shift activities to maximize material and labor utilization and minimize scrap.
• Ensure various components (tops, lead plates, and plastics) of separated batteries are scaled and recorded.

Factory Housekeeping:

• Adhere to 5S principles of manufacturing.
• Maintain general housekeeping of the production areas.
• Ensure all parts of the factory are properly maintained and equipment is functioning well.

Process Improvement:

• Propose improvements to reduce product costs, increase output and uptime, decrease expenses, and provide a better and safer work environment.

Requirements

• HND or B.Sc in a relevant field.
• Production/Operations Management certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Production Supervisor.
• Experience in supplier and people management.
• Proven ability to develop and motivate a team effectively.
• Experience in handling and reporting production information.
• Problem-solving skills and prior work experience in a factory/production environment.

Knowledge / Understanding:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and production software.
• Knowledge of metals and production activities.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong team player with excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Proven negotiating skills and tenacity in problem-solving and acquiring key information.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong influencing abilities.
• Preparedness to work extended hours if required.

Salary
N180,000 - N200,000 Monthly (Gross)

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.