Senior Supervisor

Job Description: Supervisor – Crimping of Detonators
Department: Production / Detonator Assembly
Reports To: Production Manager / Detonator Line Manager
Job Type: Full-time / Shift-based
Location: Kisarawe, Tanzania
Job Summary
The Supervisor – Crimping of Detonators is responsible for supervising the detonator crimping process, ensuring that crimping operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and explosive safety regulations. The role involves team supervision, machine and material coordination, quality control, inventory reconciliation, and strict adherence to safety protocols in a hazardous production environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Crimping Process Supervision
Supervise and coordinate all detonator crimping operations across the assigned shift/line.
Ensure required materials (detonator tubes, fuses, plugs, sleeves, crimping components) are allocated to the crimping stations in a timely manner.
Monitor crimping machine performance and ensure correct settings (crimp force/depth, alignment) as per specifications.
Ensure operators follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions strictly.
Coordinate with maintenance for machine setup, changeovers, and breakdowns.
2. Safety & Regulatory Compliance (Critical)
Enforce strict compliance with explosive safety norms, statutory regulations, and site safety procedures (e.g., PESO/Explosives Act or local regulatory requirements).
Ensure all work in hazardous/classified areas follows permit-to-work (PTW) and safety protocols.
Supervise safe handling, storage, and movement of detonators, explosives, and sensitive components.
Ensure operators use approved tools, PPE, and handling techniques.
Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and emergency preparedness drills.
Report and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; implement corrective actions.
3. Quality Control
Monitor crimping quality — crimp dimensions, pull strength, seal integrity, and visual defects.
Conduct routine quality checks and ensure compliance with specifications and acceptance criteria.
Segregate and report defective/non-conforming detonators; support root cause analysis and CAPA.
Maintain quality records and ensure traceability of batches.
4. Production & Inventory Management
Achieve daily production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.
Track finished goods produced per machine/stations and record output accurately.
Maintain raw material and packing material inventory; raise indents and monitor usage.
Reconcile inventory (materials, work-in-progress, finished goods) at the end of every shift.
Report material discrepancies immediately to the Production Manager.
5. Team Supervision
Supervise, schedule, and assign tasks to crimping operators and support staff.
Train and mentor operators on SOPs, safety practices, and quality standards.
Monitor attendance, discipline, and performance; conduct shift briefings and handovers.
Build a strong safety-first and quality-first culture within the team.
6. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate production logs, machine checklists, quality records, and inventory registers.
Prepare shift handover reports and daily production/MIS reports.
Support internal audits, statutory inspections, and safety audits with complete documentation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Chemical) or equivalent; technical certification in explosives/detonator operations is a plus.
Experience: [1]+ years of experience in detonator/explosives/ammunition manufacturing or precision assembly, with at least 1 years in a supervisory role. Experience in detonator crimping is strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of detonator crimping processes, equipment, and quality parameters.
Thorough understanding of explosive safety regulations, hazardous-area protocols, and PTW systems.
Leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
Good communication skills.
Certifications (preferred): Explosives safety training, hazardous-area training, first aid, firefighting.

Work arrangement
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