Shift Supervisor - Shortening Fats

DEPARTMENT: Shortening Plant
JOB TITLE: SHIFT SUPERVISOR
JOB TITLE THIS POSITION REPORTS TO: Production Section Superintend
DIRECT REPORTS: Operating Staff

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB PURPOSE:

To supervise and ensure the performance of section/plant and its staff in the smooth running of the production plant for maximum plant performance that timeously and safely meets customer and quality requirements.

Qualifications:
Minimum qualification Grade 12 /N3
Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Qualified Artisan
B Tech Food Technology and or Microbiology advantageous

Experience:
At least 5 years production experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity
Previous relevant equipment experience would be advantageous

Skills:

? Strong mechanical aptitude
? Ability to learn and understand process plant control and behaviour
? Knowledge of mechanical/production processes, standards and procedures
? Skilled in using applicable equipment and systems
? Knowledge of quality systems
? Good communication skills
? Computer literacy

Competencies:

? Using information technology
? Project management skills
? Analytical problem-solving skills and understanding the relevant plant hazards
? Attention to detail
? Methodical
? Decisiveness in emergency situations
? Physical fitness

Leadership Competencies:
? Driving accountability
? Drive and energy
? Initiating action
? Cross-cultural awareness
? Impact and influence
? Facilitating and managing performance
? Attracting, developing and retaining talent
? Articulating and cascading the vision and values
? Decisive insight
? Team leadership
? Planning and organising
? Communication skills

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS ROLE:
1. Equipment operation and support
2. Operational administration
3. Leadership
4. Production supervision
5. Safety management and house keeping
6. Resources management

MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THIS ROLE:

1. Equipment operation and support
? Safely, efficiently and accurately operate equipment according to operating procedures, instructions and schedules
? Provide support on plant equipment
? Assist with the commissioning of equipment
? Monitor performance, functionality and output of equipment and advise Engineer when actions need to be taken
? Conduct and assist in equipment checks and assign preventative maintenance timeously
? Initiate maintenance activities as and when required

2. Operational administration

? Complete and maintain working documentation
? Maintain data and records according to company procedures

3. Safety, health, environment, risk and quality (SHERQ) management & House keeping
? Attend to emergency situations in accordance to procedures
? Contribute to the improvement of a safe and more efficient operating environment and continuous quality improvement in work area
? Comply to company safety and quality procedures and instructions
? Maintain cleanliness of equipment
? Arrange safety meetings
4. General
Assist with higher or lower level tasks as and when required to ensure continuous operation of the facility