Operations Supervisor – DWB Plant-2

Brambles companies, including CHEP, help move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organisation on earth. Our 330 million pallets, crates and containers are continuously in motion, forming the invisible backbone of the global supply chain and the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, sustainably and safely. As pioneers of the sharing economy, Brambles created one of the world’s most sustainable logistics businesses through the share and reuse of its platforms under a model known as ‘pooling’. Brambles primarily serves the fast-moving consumer goods (e.g. dry food, grocery, and health and personal care), fresh produce, beverage, retail and general manufacturing industries. The Group employs more than 10,000 people and operates in over 60 countries with its largest operations in North America and Western Europe. For further information, please visit www.brambles.com.

Job Description

The DWB plant operations supervisor will be responsible for the daily production and maintenance operation activities of the plant, including the
shipping/receiving of finished goods and raw materials.

This position will ensure that all company policies as they relate to quality,
safety,

certification and training are being followed. This will be a rotational shift position.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the day to day operations of the DWB plant:
• Manage a staff compliment of about 10 employees
• Ensures DWB plant has a controlled preventative maintenance plan in place that is executed as per the plan
• Promotes and manages the safe, efficient and effective use of all plant and equipment
• Ensures that all breakdowns are attended to immediately
• Ensure that all company Operational SOP’s are being followed
• Ensure the ZERO HARM policies and practices are being followed
• Ensure all direct reports comply with all legislative requirements and company policies
• Ensure that all quality standards are maintained and recorded. Product produced to comply with the provided specifications
• Ensure performance targets are achieved and deadlines are achieved
• Co-ordinate all training activities
• Take full responsibility and manage the following:
• Takes full responsibility of shift and management of maintenance and
  production
• Manage, develop and motivate staff
• Monitor, measure and report on production performance
• Ensure good communication with direct reports both verbally and written
• Maintain housekeeping in workplace
• Maintain timekeeping

Essential Qualifications

Matric or equivalent
PLC Programming
Trade tested Millwright

Skills

5 Years’ experience in plant preventative maintenance

1 – 3 Years operations management experience

Plastic extrusion

2YRS Experience creating and providing feedback on performance metrics

2YRS Experience with quality testing

2YRS Experience implementing new safety and risk management policies

Preferred Education
Technical/Professional Qualification
Preferred Level of Work Experience
3 – 5 years
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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