Main Function
The Site Supervisor is responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and monitoring the daily operational activities of the industrial facility to ensure optimal productivity, operational efficiency, and effective resource utilization.
The role requires close collaboration with various departments to improve operational processes, minimize downtime, control costs, maximize productivity, and support the achievement of the organization's overall business objectives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Site Operations and Supervision
- Oversee and coordinate daily site activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Monitor operational processes to ensure activities are executed according to established schedules and procedures.
- Conduct routine site inspections to assess operational performance, identify challenges, and address deficiencies.
- Ensure that site facilities, equipment, and resources are maintained in an efficient and functional condition.
- Coordinate activities across departments to ensure operational targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Identify and escalate operational disruptions, equipment failures, and other challenges affecting site performance.
- Ensure proper housekeeping, organization, and maintenance of the site.
Operational Efficiency and Productivity
- Monitor site productivity and performance against established operational targets.
- Identify operational inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Recommend and implement approved strategies to improve workflow and operational output.
- Monitor employee productivity and the effective utilization of available resources.
Employee Coordination and Performance Management
- Coordinate and monitor employees assigned to site operations.
- Ensure employees understand their responsibilities, work schedules, and operational expectations.
- Conduct operational briefings and communicate daily work priorities.
- Identify skills gaps and recommend relevant training and development interventions.
- Address operational and employee-related concerns and escalate matters where necessary.
Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Conduct regular safety inspections and identify potential workplace hazards.
- Ensure employees utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Monitor safe operation of industrial equipment.
- Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe working conditions.
- Support safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency preparedness activities.
Equipment and Resource Management
- Ensure preventive maintenance schedules are followed.
- Monitor the use of raw materials, supplies, and other operational resources.
- Identify opportunities to improve resource utilization and reduce operational losses.
- Report equipment defects, operational risks, and resource shortages promptly.
Reporting and Administration
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly site performance reports.
- Monitor and document operational activities, productivity levels, downtime, and resource utilization.
- Maintain accurate records of site inspections, employee attendance, equipment issues, and operational challenges.
- Provide management with updates on site performance, operational risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Follow up on assigned action plans and ensure timely completion of agreed activities.
- Recommend operational improvements to management based on site observations and performance data.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Management, Engineering, Production Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3–4 years' experience in a supervisory capacity within an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating site operations and supervising operational activities.
- Knowledge of industrial operations, equipment management, and workplace safety practices.
- Experience in productivity monitoring, operational reporting, and process improvement.
- Training or certification in Occupational Health and Safety would be an asset.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies would be an advantage.