Job Description
About the Role
The Production Supervisor â Rolling Mill Steel Industry role is a critical position in our Johannesburg-based rolling mill steel industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring production plans are met while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising day-to-day rolling mill operations
- Ensuring production plans are met while maintaining strict adherence to safety, quality, and operational standards
- Leading production teams, coordinating equipment availability, managing workflow, and driving continuous improvement in a high-risk, high-output environment
- Setting cams and setting strokes on automatic machines as well as programming of feeders
- Partaking in stocktake when required and ensuring conformance to safety and quality
- Monitoring mill parameters, rolling tolerances, and process stability
- Ensuring minimal downtime through proactive supervision and rapid response to operational issues
- Enforcing strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Working closely with the maintenance teams, reporting mechanical, electrical, or automation issues promptly as well as supporting planned maintenance shutdowns and continuous improvement initiatives
- Driving lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and efficiency improvement initiatives
- Tracking production KPIs, downtime, scrap, and yield
Requirements
- Trade Certificate (Tool Setter) is essential for this role
- Technical qualification in either Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field is preferred
- Previous experience working as a Setter, Controller, and/or Operator for roll forming machines is essential
- Ability to accurately set tooling
- Knowledge of Olma and Fischer machines
- Good communication skills to liaise with the Tool Room
- Previous experience having worked within a rolling mill or heavy manufacturing operations, factory, or plant, or related industry is essential
- Previous supervisory or shift leadership experience is essential
- Strong understanding of rolling mill processes, metal forming, and production workflows is essential
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications are required for this role. Please specify your qualifications in the cover letter.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
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About Engineering Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, the engineering job market is generally driven by the growth and development of various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. This has led to a high demand for skilled engineers with expertise in fields such as mechanical, electrical, civil, and chemical engineering. Typically, these roles involve designing, developing, testing, and implementing solutions to real-world problems.
The salary range for engineering positions in Gauteng is typically broad, with junior engineers earning around R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, while senior engineers can earn upwards of R800 000 to over R1 200 000. However, it’s essential to note that salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, engineers working in the technology industry may receive higher salaries than those in manufacturing or infrastructure development.
Common skills for engineering roles include proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, programming languages like Python or C++, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Engineers must also be able to communicate effectively with colleagues from other disciplines and manage projects from conception to completion. Other essential skills include familiarity with industry-specific standards and regulations, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Industry sectors that commonly employ engineers include financial services, technology, manufacturing, and infrastructure development. In these sectors, engineers play critical roles in designing and implementing solutions for complex problems, such as process optimization, product development, and system integration.
For career progression, engineers can typically expect to move into senior or leadership roles with experience and additional qualifications. Many engineers also choose to pursue advanced degrees, such as master’s or doctoral studies, to specialize in a particular area of engineering or transition into related fields like research and development or consulting.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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