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Maitland: Toolroom Production Supervisor (Press & Plating)

Maitland: Toolroom Production Supervisor (Press & Plating)

Posted on 2025-07-03 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Engineering
Location Cape Town City Centre  / Maitland

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily operations across the toolroom , press , and plating sections (including Tornos cam-auto machines) Set up, calibrate, inspect tooling, manage consumables, and troubleshoot equipment issues Track production metricsoutput, scrap, rework, downtimeand report daily/weekly performance Identify bottlenecks and drive corrective actions to meet production targets Enforce quality protocols (IMDS, ISO 9001; ISO 45001 advantageous), labelling, and traceability Manage operator maintenance and TPM recording Lead, coach, develop, and discipline a team of ~2025 members; manage absenteeism and shifts Implement Lean manufacturing principles: 5S, visual management, continuous improvement Control departmental costs related to scrap, consumables, and labour Collaborate with cross-functional teams: maintenance, QA, engineering, and SHEQ Essential Qualifications & Experience Fitter & Turner or Toolmaker trade certification Min. 5 years mechanical/production supervision experience in a manufacturing setting Hands-on knowledge of press tool, lathe, and plating production lines Fluent in English and Afrikaans Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook ISO 9001 knowledge (ISO 45001 is a plus) Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills Resilient and able to thrive in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment3 Performance Indicators On-time delivery versus plan Quality compliance and reduced rework rates Efficiency and scrap rate improvement Control of labour and operational costs What Youll Bring Clear and direct communication People-first leadership with a coaching mindset Analytical thinking and a drive for continuous improvement Accountability and ownership of production outcomes A collaborative and inclusive team approach What Youll Gain Competitive salary, benefits, and overtime premium Professional development: leadership courses, cross-functional exposure Career progression opportunities Recognition through performance badges and regular team acknowledgments A supportive, well-being-focused workplace culture

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