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;
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