Job Description
About the Role
The Senior CNC Milling Setter role at ESG Recruitment requires a highly skilled and experienced individual to lead the production team in ensuring high-quality products are delivered on time. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating staff to accomplish work results, while maintaining quality standards and upholding company values.
Key Responsibilities
- Completes production by sufficient planning; scheduling and assigning staff to accomplish work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; forecasting problems, resolving problems; ensuring productions targets are met and reporting results to the Machine Shop Manager.
- Liaise and communicate production with other production and project managers.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Maintain quality by monitoring production; reducing scrap and re-work and enforcing organization quality standards.
- Uphold company values, vision, policies, processes, procedures and systems; discipline, coach and counsel employees appropriately.
- Developing personal growth opportunities and improving skills within the department
- Accepts and embraces change, innovative and receptive to new ideas; encourages others to accept, be receptive and deal with change; initiates change when necessary; solves problems and provides solutions.
- Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and coaching personnel on the use of all equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established health and safety legislation policies and procedures and emphasising good housekeeping practices within the department.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge current by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies and Improves supervisory skills through internal and external training programs.
- Maintains positive relations with staff by building high morale within the department; supporting and motivating staff; providing expectations and feedback to staff; teaching staff in order to prevent repetition of errors and mistakes; having a positive attitude and inspiring staff to grow and do their jobs well; actively listening and communicating company, department, managerial and employee needs and desires to one another.
- Maintain working relationships with respective majority unions by following the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
Requirements
- Strong Planning and Organizing Skills
- Listening and Communicating Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Analytical and Mathematical Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work in a pressurised environment
- Ability to work with a team – sound interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple simultaneous jobs / projects / tasks
- Ability to overcome, embrace and manage change
- Sound knowledge and experience of the various machines used within a milling machine environment
Qualifications
No formal education or certifications are required for this role.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details are not provided in the original job description.
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About Engineering Management Jobs in Gauteng
Engineering management positions are an integral part of various industries in Gauteng, South Africa, typically encompassing a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills. Generally, these roles involve overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of engineering projects, often within companies operating in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, or financial services. In this context, job seekers with experience in engineering management can expect to find diverse opportunities that cater to their skill sets.
Typically, salaries for engineering management positions in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, generally starting from around R800 000 to R1.2 million per annum, depending on factors such as the candidate’s level of experience, the company size and industry sector. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries can vary significantly based on these factors, and job seekers should research specific companies and roles to understand more accurate salary expectations.
Common skills for engineering management positions in Gauteng often include strong technical knowledge, particularly in areas like mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering; leadership and project management expertise; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience with lean manufacturing principles or other process improvement methodologies; proficiency in design software such as Autodesk or SolidWorks; and a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards. Additionally, many engineers in these roles also possess experience with business operations, finance, or supply chain management.
Various industries commonly employ engineering managers, including the technology industry, financial services sector, manufacturing sector, and mining industry. Job seekers who have experience working in these sectors often find themselves well-positioned for such roles. In terms of career development, many engineers in this field choose to move into senior leadership positions or assume more strategic roles within their organisations. Others may pursue further education and training to specialise in specific areas like engineering management or supply chain management, while still others might opt for entrepreneurship or start-ups.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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