Port Elizabeth: Machining Manager posted by Sentinel Staffing Services

About the Role

As a seasoned Machining Manager, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across our Machine Shop, Wheel Finishing, and Diamond Cut departments. You will be responsible for implementing change initiatives, improving efficiency, quality, and productivity, while ensuring effective cost control and sustained improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage change initiatives within the Machine Shop, Wheel Finishing, and Diamond Cut departments.
• Monitor, analyse, and evaluate current production systems to ensure effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Research and introduce new technologies, processes, and alternative manufacturing methods.
• Review and manage operational budgets, ensuring effective cost control across all designated areas.
• Generate, monitor, and display shift performance against set targets.
• Analyse daily shift performance data (OEE), communicate variances with Coordinators, implement corrective actions, and monitor sustained improvements.
• Track sample builds in line with Sample Progress Tracking Sheets and escalate potential risks timeously.
• Facilitate, monitor, and support employee training and development programs while maintaining approved staffing levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve First Time Pass Rate (FTPR) across all designated areas.

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field (essential).
• Trade qualification as a Tool & Die Maker (advantageous).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma methodologies (advantageous).
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment at a supervisory or management level.
• At least 7 years experience in a machining environment.
• Proven experience with CNC turning and drilling machines (essential).
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply structured problem-solving techniques.
• Sound knowledge of robotics and CNC automation (essential).

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Market-related and negotiable salary. Total Cost to Company (TCTC) package, with flexibility to structure an annual bonus payable in December. 50% company contribution toward medical aid. Pension fund contribution. Monthly attendance bonus.