Factory Foreman

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 3–5 years’ proven experience in a similar role.

Required nature of experience:

• Operating conventional milling and turning machines.
• Interpreting engineering drawings.
• Quality management and production coordination.
• Supervising employees and managing workflow.
• Maintaining production equipment and machinery.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• Use of measurement equipment.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving.
• Planning, adaptability and organisational skills.
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Excellent fine motor skills.
• Computer literacy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES

Supervision, Coordination & Leadership

• Oversee and coordinate all employees and activities within the Parts Finishing Department.
• Plan workflow, allocate resources and ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with other foremen and the Production Manager regarding departmental objectives and requirements.
• Ensure machinery is operated correctly and company policies and procedures are followed.
• Mentor and train employees and assist with finishing processes when required.

Maintenance

• Compile, maintain and implement preventative maintenance schedules for factory machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with management, foremen and operators.
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc maintenance as required.
• Minimise production downtime caused by machinery breakdowns.
• Contribute to maintenance planning and budgeting.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect incoming products for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor finishing processes to ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Conduct regular quality control checks throughout production.
• Identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Enforce quality standards and health and safety precautions.

Reporting

• Complete Work Orders and production reports accurately and timeously.
• Maintain detailed records to ensure quality control and traceability.
• Monitor and report on production progress.
• Communicate potential problems to relevant departments and management.
• Ensure required production documentation is maintained.

Housekeeping, General & Ad Hoc Duties

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Ensure machinery, tools and shared workspaces are kept clean and accessible.
• Dispose of waste and recycle materials according to company policies.
• Maintain professional relationships and treat colleagues, customers and suppliers respectfully.
• Train new employees on machinery and operating procedures and assist with other operational duties as required.

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