Durban: Tooling Foreman

Job Responsibilities: Elimination of waste Assist in and Support the ME plans on existing and new production lines . Support ME Improvement objectives by supporting the Maintenance departments in the manufacturing of new die’s, punches etc. Utilise all allocated resources within your control effectively at all times . Participate in daily Production and Project related planning. Ensure all agreed to ME facilities , Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures improvements are timeously planned and implemented as requested thru implementation and or reported losses Propose support and document most cost effective improvement strategies with timings to achieve improvement objectives. Planned tasks are carried out according to planned Schedule. Ensure backlogs are closed off Labour Control best practices Headcount , Attendance ,Normal time , Overtime Ensure equipment and spares for maintenance are always available for planned and unplanned maintenance Ensure critical spares are in place Quality: Meet or exceed customer Quality requirements Ensure manufacture of new/replacement parts meet requirements that meet quality requirements Analyse 2D drawings. Interpret 2D drawings and ensure that the specific requirements are fully understood. Analyse 3D CAD data. Design using 3D CAD data from the customer / suppliers, using available software packages inside the organization Review die designs, Support with die designs Using internally developed processes that adhere to the design requirements of the Customer, the manufacturing process and the design standard of the organization Analyse data received from Tooling suppliers Manufacturing approval of manufacturing processes for production in the organization Tools, jigs, fixtures and manufacturing processes will need to be maintained and approved to ensure that production will be possible in the organization Support in trial activities. Manufacturing processes will be trialled, measured and approved within the organization. Continuous Improvement: Support and Management in closing off Tooling related Problem Solving Activities To ensure the loop in closed by implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions. Cost Saving implementation strategies Budgeted improvements in Materials, Labour and OT agreed to costs are planned , measured and met. Ensure Design Standards are adhered to and aligned to design standards Using experience from previous developments and past experiences, all design modifications are to be kept up to date according to the best practice of the organization Support closing off Engineering related problem solving activities Implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions. Job Requirements: Suitably Qualified Senior Certificate Experience in Management of Personnel Basic computer skills Experience in a Production Engineering Environment Maintenance / Design of Machinery & Tooling