Manufacturing Supervisor

At Wheco, the efficient running of our Headboard Factory is essential to meeting production targets and maintaining quality. We are looking for an organised, responsible and hands-on individual to support the Factory Operations Manager as the second-in-command (2IC). The ideal candidate will be able to coordinate people and processes, take initiative, and help ensure that daily factory operations run smoothly and safely.

Support the Factory Operations Manager with administrative, supervisory and operational coordination to ensure the efficient running of the Headboard Factory.

Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain departmental records, production documentation and operational reports
• Track production targets, output, stock administration and outstanding tasks
• Coordinate daily factory activities, schedules and communication between departments
• Act as stand-in for the Factory Operations Manager when required
• Coordinate contractor access, documentation, service providers and scheduled work
• Track maintenance requests, machinery breakdowns and preventative maintenance schedules
• Maintain health and safety records, report hazards or non-compliance, and follow up on corrective actions
• Monitor task completion and escalate operational concerns, delays or discrepancies to management

OHS (Occupational Health and Saf

• Conduct regular health and safety inspections of production areas, machinery, storage facilities and finishing areas.

• Assist with implementing and maintaining workplace health and safety policies, procedures and emergency evacuation plans.

• Identify and report potential workplace hazards relating to woodworking machinery, dust exposure, chemical fumes and manual handling, in conjunction with Pieter Henning, with a focus on engineering controls and safety improvements.

• Assist with conducting and maintaining baseline and issue-based risk assessments.

• Report and assist with investigating workplace accidents, near-misses and equipment-related incidents, ensuring corrective actions are followed up.

• Maintain accurate health and safety records, including incident reports, injury registers, inspection records and safety statistics.

• Assist with identifying the correct PPE requirements for different work areas, including dust masks, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves and safety footwear.

• Monitor the correct use and condition of PPE and report any non-compliance or replacement requirements.

• Conduct regular toolbox talks to communicate and reinforce health and safety requirements among factory employees.

• Assist with the implementation, training and monitoring of Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), ensuring employees understand and follow the required safety practices.

Skills and Requirements:
• Strong organisation and coordination skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Supervisory skills and the ability to ensure adherence to procedures
• Good computer skills, including spreadsheets and reporting

Join a team that keeps production moving. Apply now!