Production Supervisor

Skills

3. PRIMARY ACTIVITIES

 Planning and Scheduling: Production supervisors are responsible for creating

production schedules and ensuring that production targets are met. Plan the

allocation of resources, including manpower shift schedule, equipment, and

materials, to optimize efficiency and productivity.

 Team Management: Production supervisors lead and manage a team of

production workers, assigning tasks, providing guidance, and monitoring their

performance. They are responsible for training new employees, conducting

performance evaluations, and addressing any performance or disciplinary

issues that arise.

 Quality Control: Ensuring product quality is a crucial responsibility of a

production supervisor. Monitor production processes to identify any deviations

or defects and take corrective actions to maintain quality standards. This

involves conducting regular inspections, implementing quality control

procedures, and collaborating with the quality control department.

 Process Improvement: Production supervisors are constantly looking for ways

to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity. They

analyze production data, identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies, and implement

process improvements or recommend changes to streamline operations.

 Safety Compliance: Maintaining a safe working environment is essential in any

production facility. Production supervisors enforce safety protocols, ensure

compliance with relevant regulations, conduct safety training, and investigate

and report any workplace accidents or incidents.

 Communication and Coordination: Effective communication is vital for a

production supervisor. They collaborate with other departments, such as,

maintenance, and quality, to coordinate production activities. They also

communicate production targets, goals, and updates to their team and provide

regular reports to higher management.

 Inventory Management: Production supervisors oversee inventory levels to

ensure an uninterrupted production flow. Monitor stock levels, and coordinate with

Operation manager to procure raw materials or components, and maintain

accurate inventory records.

 Problem Solving: Production supervisors are responsible for troubleshooting

and resolving production issues that may arise during the manufacturing

process. Identify the root causes of problems, propose and implement

solutions, and work closely with their team to overcome challenges and

minimize downtime

Activities within the entity

The “Advanced Operator” main missions (" Main Missions") are :

 Produce in accordance with data transmitted by the Technical Manager (raw

materials, procedures, instructions, waste management) and in accordance

with production schedules.

 Be responsible for adjustments required to satisfy the quality of products.

 Be able to operate the line (start-up and stops) and to make decisions

autonomously.

 Produce respecting the quality, quantity, and timelines in accordance with

procedures and instructions.

 Provide data necessary to the Technical Manager.

 Be responsible for putting the production line at disposition in safety conditions

(clean …) to maintain and supervises work when happened

 Contribute to the improvement of the technical and economic performance of

production line.

 Ensure proper implementation of the Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment

policy

 Share knowledge with “Operators” on a day-to-day basis

 Be able to satisfy first-level maintenance tasks such as valve changes, bag

filter replacement, etc … and to perform control analysis.

 Report raw material/utility consumptions and production outputs ( finish

goods – scraps – pallets – Bags etc… ) qounaititeds through the SAP system for

monthly close out.

4. QUALITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT

 Be familiar with the Axens Management System and the associated

Management Policy, as well as the Dammam plant's Major Accident

Prevention Plan.

 Know how the Axens Management Policy is applied within his or her entity

and the QHSE targets set by the Chairman and CEO and adapted by the

Director of Axens Catalyst Arabia Ltd in accordance with Axens QHSE

Corporate standards.

 Comply with the Procedures of Axens Catalyst Arabia Ltd.

 Follow the rules of procedure, laws, and regulations in effect and take any

other requirements into account (in particular the Axens Management Policy

related to safety, working conditions, risk prevention, and environmental

protection).

 In accordance with the law, learn about the risks that you may be exposed to

in this position which, depending on your professional group, are described in

Occupational Health and Safety Document.

5. REPLACEMENT

If absent or unavailable, the “Production Supervisor” is replaced by an Advanced

Operator.