Ekurhuleni: Ductshop Supervisor – HVAC Industry – Kempton Park

About the Role

The Ductshop Supervisor is a critical leadership role in our HVAC manufacturing facility, responsible for overseeing daily operations to achieve production targets efficiently, safely, and in accordance with quality standards. This position requires hands-on leadership on the production floor, coordination of workflow and production schedules, and enforcement of quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily sheet metal fabrication activities to ensure production targets are met.
• Plan and coordinate workflow, allocating tasks to artisans and machine operators.
• Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and CAD designs accurately.
• Oversee fabrication processes including CNC plasma cutting, press brake bending, guillotining, and welding.
• Monitor production output and resolve operational bottlenecks.
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and project specifications.
• Implement and enforce ISO quality control procedures.
• Conduct routine inspections and quality checks on finished products.
• Maintain compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations.
• Lead, train, and mentor workshop staff to improve productivity and technical competence.
• Manage employee performance, discipline, and team development.
• Foster a safe, disciplined, and high-performance workshop culture.
• Estimate material requirements for projects and ensure material availability.
• Monitor material usage and control scrap levels to minimize waste.
• Contribute to cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper use, care, and functionality of machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance interventions to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• Minimum 510 years experience in sheet metal or steel fabrication.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience in a workshop environment.
• Strong knowledge of MIG/TIG welding and fabrication processes.
• Experience operating CNC machinery (plasma cutter, press brake, guillotine).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD designs.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) required.
• Red Seal Boilermaker or Technical Diploma (advantageous).

Salary & Benefits

Salary offer: R25K – R30K