Production Superintendent at Reliable Steel and Plastic Industry Limited

Reliable Plastic was incorporated on April 28th, 1998. We have been committed to providing the best quality products to our customers since its inception. Apart from the outstanding service that is provided, consumers are sure to be completely satisfied with the end product. Reliable Plastic promises to use only quality material for your product. Everything is done in-house with the company and therefore is your one-stop shop for product manufacturing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Superintendent

Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This role is responsible for the efficient and effective management, supervision and control of industrial production processes, ensuring that manufacturing processes run reliably and products are delivered on time and within budget, goods are produced safely, cost-effectively and meet the required quality standards while overseeing staffing requirements, providing supervision and direction to production employees as well as streamline processes for operational effectiveness.

Key Result Areas (KRA) 
The key result areas of this role are:

• Drive Productivity and Production target achievement
• Efficient utilization of raw material (zero wastage)
• Quality of machine handling (No production induced machine downtime)
• Machine production capacity utilization and Quality of production output
• Efficient utilization of manpower
• Production cost conscious/cost savings achieved
• Quality of molds handling (zero mold damage/mold induced down time)
• Damage recovery rate(No contamination/wastage)

Responsibilities
Production:

• Overseeing Production Processes,  Plan and execute the production schedule on time within budget and ensuring quality standards and targets are met
• Ensure the safe use of equipment, schedule and organize  the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
• Cost management of product and assist with new product costings models
• Analyze budgets and continuously control production cost and identify/rectify waste measures.
• Check production output according to specifications and submit report on performance and progress
• Identify issues of inefficiency, suggest and take action on improvement
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards
• Communicate shift activity to personnel and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and material supplies
• Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities
• Prioritize and manage workload to ensure assignments address the objective of the company,
• Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and in compliance with company policies
• Monitor the efficiency and quality of all production job
• Review goals of shifts daily and identify root cause if goal was not obtained
• Review production records for completeness and accuracy

Management and Supervisory:

• Checks on team throughout the day to be sure that any issues with equipment, personnel, material, safety, etc. are addressed promptly.
• Coaches and develops staff, while fostering a team atmosphere. Provides pep talks as needed and coaching for any performance issues.
• Assists employees with questions or problems they have regarding work assignments, priorities, safety, personnel issues, etc.
• Counsels employees when necessary and recommends to HR such personnel actions as disciplinary action, transfer, promotion, termination of employment, etc. Documents any issues, counseling efforts, etc.
• Oversees training and orientation of new employees and offers additional training as needed. Offers re-training when necessary. Sets up and maintains cross training, as applicable.
• Serves as a role model to all employees. Conducts oneself professionally and abides by Company safety & personnel policies, SOPs, etc.
• Analyze budgets and continuously control production cost and identify/rectify waste measures.
• Check production output according to specifications and submit report on performance and progress
• Conduct safety and orientation training with new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow procedures
• Control and organize timesheets for production personnel
• Identify issues of inefficiency, suggest and take action on improvement
• Review goals of shifts daily and identify root cause if goal was not obtained
• Set Performance expectation and target as well as  review all production employees’ performance
• Conduct monthly performance appraisals for all production employees and communicate information to HR and Executive Management

The Person (Requirements)

• A Bachelor’s (B.Eng. / B.Sc. / HND) Degree in Sciences or Social Science is required for this role.
• 5 to 10 years proven production work experience preferably in the Plastic Manufacturing Sector of which having a minimum 5years in managerial capacity.
• Deep knowledge of production management and Experience in reporting on key production metrics
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software
• Familiarity with ISO AND SON compliance Guidelines
• Experience and knowledge of provincial health and safety standards
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practice
• Excellent supervision, communication (oral and written), business presentation, skills, Organization and leadership abilities, Self-motivated with a result driven approach, Problem- solving skill

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2021.