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Shift Supervisor 2.9.2 - Sishen

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID:  55866
Type of work:  On site
Type of contract:  Open-ended/permanent
Full/Part Time:  Full time
Salary Range: 
Location: 

Kathu, ZA

ABOUT US

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Title

Shift Supervisor

 

About the Role

Job Purpose

The ideal candidate will lead by example, with the ability to effectively work with and supervise tyre fitters. They should be capable of handling administrative tasks, delivering exceptional customer service, and demonstrating a strong willingness to learn and enhance their managerial skills and knowledge. This position will be based at Otraco.

 

Otraco Southern Africa is a key part of Bridgestone’s strategy to enhance mobility solutions and tyre-centric services across all market segments. As part of Bridgestone's initiative to improve these services, the company recognized a need for specific mining services and enhancements within the mining sector. The acquisition of Otraco Southern Africa, with its expertise in tyre management systems, creates a valuable opportunity to expand and strengthen Bridgestone's mobility solutions in this important market.

 

For more information about Otraco Southern Africa, please read the details below.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure that tyre fitters comply with the Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Lead tyre fitters to perform tyre fitting and workshop maintenance tasks efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.
  • Prioritize and direct personnel to perform tyre fitting and workshop maintenance tasks in the most efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner.
  • Perform corrective action requests from auditors.
  • Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to established procedures.
  • Lead tyre fitters in maintaining a high level of service quality to clients.
  • Assess subordinates to analyse competence and identify training gaps (e.g., through Planned Task Observations).
  • Ensure that all personnel work safely and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.
  • Ensure that all personnel comply with site "lock-out" / "tag-out" procedures.

 

Qualifications & Experience Required

 

Education and other certification:

  • Grade 12 National Senior Certificate.
  • A valid driver’s license (Code 08).

 

Experience (years):

  • Three years of Earthmover tyre fitting experience.

 

Skills:

  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • A solid understanding of the working mechanisms of the tools or machinery being handled.
  • Responsible for the maintenance of equipment.
  • Strong supervisory skills with a keen attention to detail

 

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Bridgestone, what really matter is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive payment; we will provide you:

  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

We are committed to create an even more inclusive culture that advances equity, embraces individuality, and helps our increasingly diverse teammates, customers, and communities thrive, by providing equal opportunities in employment. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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