Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

Key Areas of Responsibility, Duties and Deliverables Expected

Responsibilities

• To manage Health and Safety within the boundaries set, suggesting and implementing agreed improvements.
• To achieve the agreed targets set for production output and part quality.
• To be the coach and mentor of the shift team, responsible for morale, motivation and engagement. Able to communicate issues and opportunities effectively to the management team.
• To manage production and processing tool changes, to ensure that these are achieved safely and effectively within the assigned time.
• Responsible for 5S and housekeeping in the department, implementing improvements as required.
• To work effectively with Departmental Management.
• To have a good understanding of the process and its key inputs / outputs and setting parameters.
• To support the team as required for fault rectification activities and any customer quality issues (e.g. 8D).
• To complete documentation in accordance with process.

General Responsibilities & Duties

• Work as part of a team, being helpful and supportive of others.
• Deal with problems with other team members effectively.
• Maintain a positive attitude and interact well with others.
• Maintain effort until tasks are completed and meet deadlines.
• Prioritise workload and balance conflicting demands.
• Understand the need for efficiencies in all areas and take a proactive approach.
• Communicate effectively and listen well to others.
• Build relationships and be respectful to others.
• Understand WHS and Departmental Business Plans.
• Be aware of internal and external customer needs.
• Have an active interest and pride in WHS.
• Understand the need for Continuous Improvement and integrate new learning into existing skills and knowledge.
• Adhere to WHS timekeeping and absence policies and clock in prior to shift.

Personal Attributes

• Great people skills.
• Agile and enthusiastic.
• Approachable with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of injection moulding and assembly processes, understanding the impact of machine inputs and outputs.
• Organised and able to show full commitment.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently when required.
• Able to take a ‘step-up’ into the departmental management team as required.

Required Education, Skills, Training and Experience

Skills

• Good people skills.
• Calm and confident, yet focussed on the task in hand.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use own initiative and work independently when required.
• Able to delegate tasks as appropriate.
• Working knowledge of injection moulding and assembly processes, understanding the impact of machine inputs and outputs.

Experience

• Experience within a factory environment.
• People management.
• Supplier / customer management.

Core Values

• TRUST: Belief and confidence in the reliability of what we do and how we behave.
• OPENNESS: Acting with sincerity and transparency.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking ownership of our actions and behaviours and delivering our objectives.
• RESPECT: Positive behaviours and actions towards others for their abilities, qualities and achievements.
• ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: Applying an enterprising mindset to create new opportunities for change, growth for personal and/or business success.
• AGILITY: Operating with a rapid and continuous approach to grow our business and our competitive advantage.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Set a good example of safe behaviour, particularly to new entrants and young persons.
• Work in a safe manner and observe site Health and Safety rules and procedures.
• Do not misuse or interfere with anything provided to ensure the Health and Safety of themselves and others.
• Correctly use the protective clothing and equipment provided.
• Report any safety concerns promptly to their Supervisor and take action to prevent injury if it is safe to do so.
• Report all injuries that occur at work and obtain the necessary first aid treatment.
• Help in the investigation of accidents to prevent recurrence.

Additional Information

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work assigned to the role. It does not restrict management's right to reassign duties, responsibilities or location at any time based on business needs if the work is similar, related or a logical reassignment for the position. The company will, where possible, take into account your personal circumstances.

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