A well-established manufacturing company in the glass and aluminium industry is looking for an experienced Factory Supervisor with strong leadership capabilities and hands-on production experience to oversee daily factory operations and ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
Responsibilities:
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Lead, coach, and motivate factory staff across multiple departments including cutting, assembling, polishing, lamination, and dispatch
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Manage daily production workflow, schedules, and resource allocation
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Ensure production targets are met within set deadlines and quality standards
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Monitor and enforce quality control checks throughout the manufacturing process
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Investigate and resolve production and quality issues timeously
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Track, analyse, and report on production output, downtime, and delays
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Enforce strict safety protocols when working with fragile materials and heavy machinery
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Communicate effectively with factory teams, management, and cross-functional departments
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Delegate tasks efficiently and manage staff performance, discipline, and conflict resolution
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Work closely with maintenance teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment efficiency
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Generate daily and weekly production, attendance, and stock reports
Requirements:
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Proven experience in a supervisory role within a glass and/or aluminium manufacturing environment
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In-depth knowledge of glass and aluminium processes including cutting, processing, polishing, assembling, and lamination
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Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
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Sound understanding of factory machinery, equipment, and safety procedures
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
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Proficiency in factory management systems and Microsoft Excel and Word
Benefits
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.