Senior Shift Leader

Job Purpose & Scope

- Senior Shift leader (PSM & Offline) is responsible for the day-to-day on shift operation of PSM and Offline. He / she organizes the skilled and unskilled labor and raw materials required for production and ensures the machinery is in good operating condition. PSM Shift Leader are also responsible for the training, quality control and SHE of all personnel in this section.
- PSM & Offline Shift leader is expected to, on occasion, perform the PSM and Offline supervisor role which entails liaising with customers and the Scheduler and planning the production run in an economical manner to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Key Result Areas

- Provide leadership and direction for the activities of the assigned Operations group to safely achieve production goals within cost standards.
- Coordinate production to meet customer demands, ensuring that products are made safely, have high quality and are delivered on time.
- Provide an accident-free workplace; maintain a safe work environment and ensure behavioral safety initiatives are completed.

Key Responsibilities & Job Content

- Train and manage a production staff.Provide direct supervision to Operators, Set-up and the Material Handlers and complete employees annual performance review.Responsible for employee scheduling and time keeping, administering employee correct action as needed, and participates in hiring process.Review production plan; adjust based on inventory levels, current orders, machinechangeovers & personnel availability as needed.Review production data input and correct errors.Review downtime reports to determine and eliminate most frequent causes of lost OEE. Analyse various production reports to identify improvement opportunities.Communicate with other shift leader to ensure smooth shift transition.Maintain a clean organized work area by following all 6-S rules and department housekeeping procedures.Work cross functionally with other associates as a team to ensure efficient execution of departmental goals, particularly the engineering, maintenance, tool room, shipping and the Planning functions.Promote and ensure a safe work environment and environmental compliance. Includes performing accident investigations in a timely manner and engages his / her team in creating a safe work environment.Apply lean manufacturing best practices and drive continuous improvement with people and processes.Support Material handler with inventory, receiving, and quality checks for Base Metal and capping.Provide support to other functions in the plant organization where needed.Other job duties as required.Maintain a safe system of work in the workplace by complying fully with the SHE Standard & Policy. Comply with all relevant safety, health & environment legislationAttends to any other matters as directed by the Line Manager