Assembly Supervisor

EAGLE LIGHTING ATLANTIC HILLS CURRENTLY HAS AN EXCITING & CHALLENGING OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR AN ASSEMBLY SUPERVISOR. THIS ROLE IS BASED AT OUR WAREHOUSE IN ATLANTIC HILLS. THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL REPORT TO THE WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the efficient, accurate and controlled flow of materials, components, stock and finished goods, through the stores and assembly processes. Ensuring effective communication with sales consultants, assembly expediting, scheduling management and effective management of the maintenance team for call-out’s.

The role combines inventory responsibilities with assembly administration and process coordination. The position ensures that materials are correctly ordered, received, identified, stored, issued and recorded, while supporting the assembly team with accurate documentation, job preparation, production tracking and process compliance. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, reducing material shortages and production delays, improving workflow, and ensuring that assembly activities are completed in accordance with company procedures, quality requirements and production schedules.

The vacancy requires a person who:

• Has excellent inter-personal and communication skills (both verbal and written),

• Has excellent understanding of warehouse and material workflow processes

• Has strong ability to interpret picking lists, work-orders, bills of materials and technical documentation.

• Ability to identify stock discrepancies and investigate root-causes

• Strong administrative skills and record keeping abilities.

• Has strong inventory and stock-control skills

• Is highly self-motivated and with the ability to work unsupervised

• Is computer literate and efficient in MS Office and Outlook

• Works well under pressure and meticulously pays attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

A. Assembly Process Administration

• Coordinate and administer the flow of materials required for assembly jobs.
• Prepare and issue components, kits, tools and documentation required for assembly.
• Work with the technical manager to ensure assemblers have the correct materials and information before commencing work.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly jobs, work orders, material usage and completion status.
• Track assembly progress and communicate delays, shortages or process issues to the relevant manager.
• Ensure completed assemblies are correctly identified, recorded and transferred to the next stage of the process.
• Assist in maintaining assembly schedules and priorities.
• Ensure assembly documentation, checklists, drawings, work instructions and quality records are available and correctly controlled.
• Capture and report assembly-related material variances and discrepancies.
• Assist with investigating recurring assembly delays, shortages and process inefficiencies.
• Manage in service call scheduling and providing service technicians with correct materials to do service calls.
• Ensure OHS compliance within the warehouse and assembly department
• Maintain accurate stock records and ensure all stock movements are captured in the ERP system on a timely basis.
• Monitor minimum and maximum stock levels and identify potential shortages before that affect production.
• Assist with stock forecasting and replenishment requirements

B. Documentation & Administration

• Maintain accurate stores and assembly records.
• Process stock movements, transfers, issues, returns and adjustments in the company's ERP, inventory or stock-control system per your level of authority.
• Oversee and maintain job cards, work orders, picking lists, assembly records and other relevant documentation.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately, timeously and in accordance with company procedures.
• Prepare regular reports relating to stock levels, material usage, outstanding jobs and discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining and updating standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure traceability of components and materials where required.

C. Team Coordination & Supervision

• Assist warehouse operations manager in day-to-day guidance and direction to junior storemen and assembly personnel.
• Allocate work according to operational priorities and production requirements.
• Monitor adherence to established stores and assembly procedures.
• Train and mentor staff in stock control, material handling, documentation and process requirements.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, safety and teamwork.
• Escalate performance, disciplinary, operational or resource issues to the appropriate manager.

E. Quality & Compliance

• Ensure materials and components issued for assembly meet the required specifications.
• Identify and quarantine incorrect, damaged or non-conforming materials.
• Support quality-control investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure assembly processes are performed in accordance with approved procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate records to support product and component traceability.
• Participate in internal audits and stock/process reviews when required.
• Understanding and application of the ISO 9001:2015 standards (QMS)

F. Health & Safety

• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and movement of materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly stores and assembly environment.
• Correctly use personal protective equipment where required.
• Report hazards, incidents, damaged equipment and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Promote safe working practices among stores and assembly personnel
• Understanding and application of the ISO 45001:2018 standards (OHS)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric Certificate (or equivalent NQF 4 certificate)

• 2-3 years’ experience within a warehousing supervision, inventory control, production and/ or assembly administration.

• ERP experience, inventory management, Project Management software and/or warehouse management experience

Pay: R20 000,00 - R24 500,00 per month

Work Location: In person