Cell Supervisor

About NOV Inc.

NOV Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of wireline products for slickline and electric line applications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Cell Supervisor to join our team in Kintore. As a Cell Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a team, ensuring efficient assembly processes, material stock control, and adherence to safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management: Ensure team adherence to safety protocols, stopping unsafe activities and reporting issues.
• Work Planning: Schedule work orders for optimal efficiency and workflow.
• Machine Operation: Safely operate machinery, maintaining HSE and housekeeping standards.
• Production Management: Determine production requirements, manage schedules, and monitor manning levels.
• Quality Assurance: Identify product defects, ensure quality procedures are followed, and maintain material traceability.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead improvement initiatives, encourage idea generation, and use proactive problem-solving techniques.
• Team Leadership: Mentor operators and apprentices, provide technical and behavioral guidance.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with supervisors and line managers, attend production meetings, and support site improvement strategies.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and optimize team performance, ensure customer care, and maintain equipment.
• Administrative Duties: Update records, assist in budget preparation, participate in interviews, and contribute to personnel feedback and training.

Requirements

• Strategic Skills: Effective problem-solving, decision-making under tight deadlines, and technical learning abilities.
• Operating Skills: Ability to organize multiple activities, set priorities, and provide necessary information to colleagues.
• Energy and Drive: Action-oriented and energized by challenges.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer focus and collaborative team player.
• Qualifications: Time-served apprenticeship or HNC in a relevant subject.
• Experience: Knowledge of wireline winches and masts, modern assembly facilities, and previous team leadership experience.
• Technical Skills: Computer literacy (Microsoft Office), and stock management.

Desirable

• Further Education: In a relevant subject.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Familiarity with root cause analysis tools such as Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys, etc.
• Lean Manufacturing: Understanding of 5S principles and LEAN methodologies.
• Experience: Supervisor/chargehand experience in previous employment.