Profession metal production supervisor
Metal production supervisors oversee the day-to-day working process and activities of the labourers in a metal fabrication factory. They supervise staff, create work schedules, maintain a safe work environment and serve as the first, most accessible management representative for the workers to contact when there is need.
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Personality Type
- Enterprising / Realistic
Skills
- Follow company standards
Lead and manage according to the organisation's code of conduct.
- Ensure finished product meet requirements
Ensure that finished products meet or exceed company specifications.
- Coordinate communication within a team
Collect contact info for all team members and decide on modes of communication.
- Liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
- Provide department schedule for staff
Lead staff members through breaks and lunches, schedule work adhere to labour hours allocated to the department.
- Monitor production developments
Monitor parameters to keep an eye on the production, developments and costs within your area of control.
- Communicate production plan
Communicates production plan to all levels in a way that targets, processes, and requirements are clear. Ensures that information is passed to everyone involved in the process assuming their responsibility for overall success.
- Evaluate employees work
Evaluate the need for labour for the work ahead. Evaluate the performance of the team of workers and inform superiors. Encourage and support the employees in learning, teach them techniques and check the application to ensure product quality and labour productivity.
- Monitor stock level
Evaluate how much stock is used and determine what should be ordered.
- Analyse staff capacity
Evaluate and identify staffing gaps in quantity, skills, performance revenue and surpluses.
- Ensure correct goods labelling
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
- Plan shifts of employees
Plans shifts of employees to ensure completion of all customer orders and satisfactory completion of the production plan.
- Identify hazards in the workplace
Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.
- Create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement
Work with management practices such as continuous improvement, preventive maintenance. Pay attention to problem solving and teamwork principles.
- Adhere to organisational guidelines
Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.
- Supervise staff
Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.
- Manage emergency procedures
React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.