Salary:

R40,000 R45,000 TCT Start Date: 01 May 2025 Precision Engineering Machine Shop seeks a skilled and results-driven Team Leader Autos, Press & Plating to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team of 20-25 employees. This role requires a hands-on approach and a strong background in press tool production lines, lathe production lines, and chemical plating plants . Key

Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate operations across the Autos, Press, and Plating sections. Ensure production plans are executed efficiently, meeting time, quality, and cost targets. Track production output, report key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive continuous improvements. Monitor machine, tool, and consumable levels to prevent production delays. Oversee Tornos Cam Auto machines , ensuring correct setup, calibration, and operational readiness. Conduct tooling inspections and troubleshoot press tooling issues. Implement Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, visual management, and workflow improvements). Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 quality and safety standards. Enforce workplace discipline, manage absenteeism, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Develop and mentor staff, providing training to enhance technical and leadership skills. Manage stock control, work orders, and scrap/reject handling. Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements. Essential Qualifications & Experience: Trade Qualification: Fitter & Turner or Toolmaker (Essential). Experience: Minimum 5 years in a production lead or management role . Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in press tool production, lathe production, and chemical plating . Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook . Languages: English and Afrikaans proficiency required. Key Performance Areas: On-Time Delivery Meeting production schedules and output targets. Quality Standards Ensuring components meet specifications with minimal rework. Efficiency & Scrap Rate Reducing waste and maximizing productivity. Safety & Housekeeping Maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment. What Were Looking For: Strong leadership and people management skills. Technical & analytical thinking abilities. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment . Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Resilience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.

Autos, Press & Plating Team Leader position available in ZA, South Africa. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-03-18 in the Manufacturing category

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