ZAF - Team Leader - Solutions

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: [[Silverton, Pretoria]]
Job Posting Title: [[Operations, Team Leader, Solutions]] 
Time Type: [[Full Time]]

Qualification(s):

Matric

Computer Skills:

•    3-5 years experience in using WMS
•    Advantage: 2 years experience and working knowledge of Warehouse Management systems preferred
 

Job-related Requirements:

• 2yrs+ experience in an Automotive Production environment
• 1y+ Production/Work Planning experience
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a Team Leader in a production environment or acting as a Team Leader for more than 6 months
• Leadership skills – must be able to lead teams and have had a minimum of a year of leading a team
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience with client interaction
• Atleast 1 year exposure & experience to SHERQ
• Ability to work extended hours when required
   

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE:

• Experience as a team leader in a Production line supply environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player
   

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

The team leader will be required to lead the shift team and report into the Supervisor.
The team leader will be required to ensure that the line is filled with the correct parts and that min and max levels are adhered to in market, milkrun, sequence, kitting areas and online side.
The team leader must ensure that the correct sequences and kits are available for the shift and that sufficient buffer sequences and kits are ready for start-up for the next shift.
The team leader must be able to run the line in the absence of the supervisor at any given time.
The team leader must hold themselves and their team members accountable.
The team leader must also be able to ensure that changeovers are coordinated correctly and that no line stoppages are incurred during the shift.
Any operational concerns and non-compliance by DSV or customer, is escalated with supervisor, with root cause and corrective actions

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Conduct training for new team members as required 
•    Direct the work of the team members
•    Conduct the shift start and end reports, will include hourly area performance report updates as well
•    Completion of CCMDs for root cause and corrective action on unit losses, campaigns, quality, scrap & rejects
•    Manage GPAs for the team 
•    Drive Kaizen projects in area
•    Conduct team communication sessions (team briefs)
•    Manage the time and attendance of the team
•    Manage outputs of team as per defined workflows and processes 
•    Review and update processes and workflows as required in area of responsibility
•    Maintain housekeeping, SHERQ and Client audit requirements
•    Maintain positive climate within the operating team
•    Achieve all Safety, Quality & Delivery targets KPI’s as per defined processes within the operation of control
•    Adherence at all times to SOP’s and discipline
•    Ensure that housekeeping and safety standards are maintained in designated area at all times
•    Ensure all MHE inspections are completed, equipment remains in good condition and that MHE is on charge during breaks and end of shifts.
•    Ensure all trollies and stillages are inspected and damages I tagged and taken to workshop for repairs
•    Ensure all scrap and rejects are actioned during each shift daily

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

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