The Shift Managing Principal is responsible for executing the daily production plan and ensuring that every shift operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with standards.

The APU Supervisor is responsible for executing the daily production plan and ensuring that every shift operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with standards.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations Execution

Deliver the production plan (quantity + schedule)

Ensure adherence to takt time and workflow balance

Coordinate manpower allocation and rotations

Manage shift handovers and ensure continuity between shifts

Monitor WIP levels, line flow, bottlenecks

People & Team Management

Lead Tier-2 meeting with GAP Leaders

Evaluate operator performance and discipline

Handle attendance, replacements, overtime decisions

Coach GAP Leaders in leadership and problem solving

Onboard, train and upskill new employees

Safety & Quality Enforcement

Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures

Lead near-miss investigations and enforce corrective actions

Check product quality at regular intervals

Ensure compliance with control plans, standard work, and Poka-Yoke systems

Escalation & Problem Solving

Respond to issues escalated from GAP Leaders

Lead short daily problem-solving sessions (5 Why, PDCA)

Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering to solve issues

Continuous Improvement

Execute improvement projects initiated by the APU Manager

Support autonomous maintenance and operator-led improvements

Update SOPs and standard work instructions as needed

Requirements

Previous experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment

Hands-on experience in injection moulding operations

Ability to work in shifts

Strong leadership and people management skills

Experience managing production targets, manpower allocation, and workflow balance

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (5 Why, PDCA, etc.)

Understanding of quality standards, control plans, and Poka-Yoke systems

Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Strong communication and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production reporting tools

Technical qualification or relevant manufacturing certification preferred

Shift Managing Principal

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