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Manufacturing Supervisor
Occupation Code: 3122
Alternative titles: Line Champion, Team Leader, Production Supervisor (manufacturing), Area Coordinator (manufacturing), Assembly Supervisor, Finishing Supervisor
Job description and duties
Manufacturing Supervisors work in plants, factories or mills where they supervise a team of operators to ensure that production and quality standards are met in a cost-effective and timely manner. A Manufacturing Supervisor is typically expected to:
• Prepare rosters together with the Operations Manager
• Provide training to new staff and ensure manufacturing standards are reached before new employees are signed off to work alone
• Implement different methods to motivate team members to achieve targets and goals in line with quality standards
• Liaise with the HR department to provide advice, guidance and training opportunities to employees in line with company policies and collective agreement (if applicable)
• Liaise with the HR department on any disciplinary matters in line with company policies and collective agreement (if applicable)
• Ensure that proper housekeeping and a safe working environment are maintained at all times
• Document and report production data and provide statistics to the Operations Manager
• Attend staff meetings to discuss production data and together with other staff members and seniors find alternative ways to operate
in a more efficient and effective manner
• Ensure the availability of material, track its usage and record data including waste and
other issues
• Attend training as and when required to keep
up with industrial changes
• Coordinate and supervise the activities
of Process Control Technicians, Machine Operators, Assemblers and other manufacturing labourers
Work environment
Manufacturing Supervisors work in various industries, including but not limited to: pharmaceuticals, plastics, food and beverage, furniture, electronic equipment, cosmetics and medical devices. Manufacturing Supervisors are required to be on the shop floor together with their team at the manufacturing plant during the shift period.
Manufacturing Supervisors are required to work on a full-time basis, with flexible working hours. It is common for manufacturing companies to operate on shift basis, including morning, afternoon and night shifts. Working hours are usually up to 40 hours spread over five days a week. Work on weekends may be required.
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