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Toolroom Production Supervisor (Press & Plating)

West Coast Personnel
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

Why This RoleLead a skilled team across the toolroom, press and plating operations. Ensure precise, quality-manufactured components are delivered on time and within budget, while driving team performance and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate daily operations across the toolroom , press , and plating sections (including Tornos cam-auto machines)
  • Set up, calibrate, inspect tooling, manage consumables, and troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Track production metrics—output, scrap, rework, downtime—and report daily/weekly performance
  • Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to meet production targets
  • Enforce quality protocols (IMDS, ISO 9001; ISO 45001 advantageous), labelling, and traceability
  • Manage operator maintenance and TPM recording
  • Lead, coach, develop, and discipline a team of ~20–25 members; manage absenteeism and shifts
  • Implement Lean manufacturing principles: 5S, visual management, continuous improvement
  • Control departmental costs related to scrap, consumables, and labour
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: maintenance, QA, engineering, and SHEQ

Essential Qualifications & Experience
  • Fitter & Turner or Toolmaker trade certification
  • Min. 5 years mechanical/production supervision experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Hands-on knowledge of press tool, lathe, and plating production lines
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans
  • Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • ISO 9001 knowledge (ISO 45001 is a plus)
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Resilient and able to thrive in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment3

Performance Indicators
  • On-time delivery versus plan
  • Quality compliance and reduced rework rates
  • Efficiency and scrap rate improvement
  • Control of labour and operational costs

What You’ll Bring
  • Clear and direct communication
  • People-first leadership with a coaching mindset
  • Analytical thinking and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Accountability and ownership of production outcomes
  • A collaborative and inclusive team approach

What You’ll Gain
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and overtime premium
  • Professional development: leadership courses, cross-functional exposure
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Recognition through performance badges and regular team acknowledgments
  • A supportive, well-being-focused workplace culture

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate daily operations across the toolroom , press , and plating sections (including Tornos cam-auto machines)
  • Set up, calibrate, inspect tooling, manage consumables, and troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Track production metrics—output, scrap, rework, downtime—and report daily/weekly performance
  • Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to meet production targets
  • Enforce quality protocols (IMDS, ISO 9001; ISO 45001 advantageous), labelling, and traceability
  • Manage operator maintenance and TPM recording
  • Lead, coach, develop, and discipline a team of ~20–25 members; manage absenteeism and shifts
  • Implement Lean manufacturing principles: 5S, visual management, continuous improvement
  • Control departmental costs related to scrap, consumables, and labour
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: maintenance, QA, engineering, and SHEQ

Essential Qualifications & Experience
  • Fitter & Turner or Toolmaker trade certification
  • Min. 5 years mechanical/production supervision experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Hands-on knowledge of press tool, lathe, and plating production lines
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans
  • Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • ISO 9001 knowledge (ISO 45001 is a plus)
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Resilient and able to thrive in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment3

Performance Indicators
  • On-time delivery versus plan
  • Quality compliance and reduced rework rates
  • Efficiency and scrap rate improvement
  • Control of labour and operational costs

What You’ll Bring
  • Clear and direct communication
  • People-first leadership with a coaching mindset
  • Analytical thinking and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Accountability and ownership of production outcomes
  • A collaborative and inclusive team approach

What You’ll Gain
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and overtime premium
  • Professional development: leadership courses, cross-functional exposure
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Recognition through performance badges and regular team acknowledgments
  • A supportive, well-being-focused workplace culture
  • Supervise and coordinate daily operations across the toolroom , press , and plating sections (including Tornos cam-auto machines)
  • Set up, calibrate, inspect tooling, manage consumables, and troubleshoot equipment issues
  • Track production metrics—output, scrap, rework, downtime—and report daily/weekly performance
  • Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to meet production targets
  • Enforce quality protocols (IMDS, ISO 9001; ISO 45001 advantageous), labelling, and traceability
  • Manage operator maintenance and TPM recording
  • Lead, coach, develop, and discipline a team of ~20–25 members; manage absenteeism and shifts
  • Implement Lean manufacturing principles: 5S, visual management, continuous improvement
  • Control departmental costs related to scrap, consumables, and labour
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: maintenance, QA, engineering, and SHEQ
  • Fitter & Turner or Toolmaker trade certification
  • Min. 5 years mechanical/production supervision experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Hands-on knowledge of press tool, lathe, and plating production lines
  • Fluent in English and Afrikaans
  • Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • ISO 9001 knowledge (ISO 45001 is a plus)
  • Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Resilient and able to thrive in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment3
  • On-time delivery versus plan
  • Quality compliance and reduced rework rates
  • Efficiency and scrap rate improvement
  • Control of labour and operational costs
  • Clear and direct communication
  • People-first leadership with a coaching mindset
  • Analytical thinking and a drive for continuous improvement
  • Accountability and ownership of production outcomes
  • A collaborative and inclusive team approach
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and overtime premium
  • Professional development: leadership courses, cross-functional exposure
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Recognition through performance badges and regular team acknowledgments
  • A supportive, well-being-focused workplace culture
02 Jul 2025;   from: careers24.com

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