Washcoat Supervisor

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Directs the activities of teams/shifts of production workers across different shifts/and or work areas so that the established production targets, including volume, cost, safety and quality measures are met. Determines manufacturing priorities based on established weekly/monthly production schedules. Leads a large team directly and indirectly, which include operators and technicians. Operations are of mid-level complexity (e.g. higher technology/additional lines), normally requiring some more complex machine set-ups. JOB PURPOSE Responsible for safe and efficient washcoat production during the assigned shift, ensuring compliance with EHS, quality, and production requirements. Lead shift operations, develop team capability, drive shift performance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve overall factory objectives. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage shift production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets while ensuring adherence to standard work practices. Lead and develop the production team through effective manpower management, training execution, capability development, and succession planning. Drive continuous improvement initiatives through TPM, Lean principles, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Monitor and communicate KPIs with timely escalation, problem resolution, and operational readiness for subsequent shifts. Ensure compliance with EHS, IATF 16949, and IMS requirements while promoting a Zero Incident, Zero Defect, and Zero Downtime culture. Facilitate structured problem-solving and implementation of process improvements to sustain quality and operational excellence. Ensure proactive communication and effective coordination with cross-functional teams including Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehouse, and Engineering. Lead by example to build a strong safety, quality, accountability, and performance-driven culture within the team. Lead and support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects focused on productivity enhancement, waste reduction, downtime minimization, and process optimization. Manage production plan adherence, capacity readiness, and smooth shift handovers to ensure safe and efficient plant operations. Ensure accurate execution of month-end stock count, inventory reconciliation, and process traceability activities. Manage PGM solution issuance from vault and controlled addition into batching tanks, ensuring quantity verification, process compliance, traceability, and safe material handling practices. Drive PGM reconciliation accuracy and support initiatives for reduction of PGM losses and working capital optimization. Build team capability through coaching, mentoring, performance reviews, and structured training and development plans. Support budget control initiatives through monitoring of material consumption, wastage reduction, productivity improvement, and efficient utilization of resources. Act as a role model in demonstrating leadership behaviors, collaboration, compliance, and commitment toward overall factory goals and business performance. SCOPE The production shift supervisor is responsible for the production area during the shift. Responsible for safety, quality and performance. Authority to change production plan where necessary. SPECIAL FACTORS Precious metal issuance and addition to the batching tank Shift based role 24*7, one week off Multi-tasker PERSON SPECIFICATION QUALIFICATIONS/ KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE (TECHNICAL/ PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS COMPETENCY) Degree level in technical discipline (Mechanical/Chemical) Engineering - Essential More than 5 years of experience in production environment - Essential Extensive experience leading shift teams in complex, fast-paced manufacturing environments - Essential Has worked on ERP system (SAP) - Essential Qualified in technical discipline - Essential Lean manufacturing and problem-solving skills - Essential PERSONAL SKILLS & KEY COMPETENCIES (INCLUDING JM BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AS APPROPRIATE) An ability to think on your feet and multi-task - Essential Great organization skills - Desirable Strong Microsoft Office (or equivalent) and SAP (or similar ERP) skills - Essential Ability to perform in an intense, fast paced and complex working environment to achieve targets that are given - Essential. Excellent communicator - Essential A proactive and resourceful self-starter/ motivator with the ability to work without close direct supervision - Essential. JM VALUES and OUR 3Cs Protecting People & Planet Customer Focus Acting with Integrity Collaboration Innovation & improving Create Value Working Together Owning What We Do To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online. All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candid