RH9 Team Leader

VACANCY: RH9 Team Leader X2

• Shatterprufe Struandale (Re-advertisement) A vacancy exists for an RH9 Team Leader at Shatterprufe Struandale, Port Elizabeth. This is a General Staff position reporting to the Shift Manager in the RH9 department. (NOTE: We are starting the process afresh. Those who have previously applied do not need to reapply, as previous applications will be taken into consideration). Main job purpose To efficiently plan, organise, motivate and control the activities of the team by utilising available resources in order to maximise output and minimise downtime of the line / machone on a daily basis, and to ensure that all work is carried out as per SOP and that the required quality specifications are met at all times in line with customer and business standards and specifications. Main Objective To lead the team to achieve maximum throughput with minimum downtime and minimum defective products to achieve departmental and overall business goals. To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored to drive capability in the business. Responsible for achieving targeted volumes set per line, per department, by adhering to standard operating procedures and completing Short Interval Control documentation accurately on an hourly basis in order to measure progress against the set targets. Ensuring that cycle times and change-over times are met or exceeded and downtime minimised to ensure that targets are achieved in line with safety and quality standards. Timeous detection and response to deviations from the set standards to minimise downtime and to ensure optimisation of cycle times, loss level and machine availability. Participate in team problem solving initiatives and improvement actions by using trouble shooting guides and lessons learned to ensure equipment efficiency and quality of product maintained. To ensure 5S housekeeping is practiced and safety standards driven in order to achieve Company safety objectives. To ensure good and effective communication through the transfer of critical and important information to incoming shifts to avoid delays to production schedules. Confirmation of orders to be balanced before handed over to the next process to ensure accurate WIP control while ensuring set SX and customer time frames and standards are adhered to. Critical job requirements Qualification(s)
• Grade 12 Knowledge
• Labour Relations Act
• Quality Systems
• Glass Handling
• SAP Systems (advantageous) Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication Skills (written and verbal)
• Analytical Skills
• MS Office
• Technical aptitude
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attentive to detail
• Conscientious Experience
• 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Leadership experience Contact details: contact person:
• Usivenathi Xiphu
• 041 405 3352
• uxiphu@pg.co.za Vacancy closing date:
• 19 / 10 / 2026 Please include the following with your application
• CV
• Copy of identification book (ID)
• Evidence of qualifications
• Internal Application Form