Western Cape: Toolroom Supervisor posted by Communicate Finance

• Lead and supervise all Toolroom operations to ensure maximum mould availability and production uptime
• Manage preventative maintenance, servicing, fault finding, and repairs on plastic injection moulds
• Identify recurring mould issues and implement long-term engineering improvements
• Coordinate new mould installations, modifications, and commissioning activities
• Plan and allocate work to Toolroom staff while monitoring productivity and quality
• Review mould condition and recommend refurbishment or replacement where required
• Liaise with suppliers and external contractors regarding tooling repairs and procurement
• Ensure tooling spares are available and effectively managed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job cards, and documentation
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across tooling performance, reliability, and manufacturing processes
• Promote compliance with quality, safety, and maintenance management systems
• Coach, mentor, and develop Toolmakers and junior maintenance personnel

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience maintaining plastic injection moulds within a manufacturing environment
• At least 5 years’ experience leading or supervising a Toolroom team
• Strong hands-on mould fault-finding, repair, servicing, and preventative maintenance experience
• Experience improving mould reliability and reducing production downtime
• Knowledge of plastic injection moulding processes and tooling best practices
• Experience with maintenance planning systems, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a high-volume manufacturing environment and support production outside normal hours when required

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Trade Tested Toolmaker with N3 qualification
• Additional training in maintenance management, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement will be advantageous

Only South African Residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered.

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