Top metal manufacturer seeks Forging Supervisor. Manage Production, tooling, materials, safety. Discipline & Motivation.
Non-Negotiables (We will check)
- Analytical (Problem Solver) – Self Starter, independent worker. Driven by deliverables.
- Reading Technical Drawings
- Forging Exposure – Pref Hot or Cold Pressing
- Natural Leader
- Initiative
- Self-Accountable
- Lifelong learner
- Self-Disciplined
What the person must be able to do :
This role is in the South African metal manufacturing sector. All duties would take place in this context.
Organize quality production on Forging linesPlan for tooling & material to optimize productionAchieve production targetsImplement & maintain high safety standardsResponsible for proper & safe machine settingMonitoring of discipline, time keeping and attendanceAssist foreman with daily and monthly planning and production reportsKey Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months) :
Quality productionScrap below 1%Achieve planned delivery dates within 95%Improve productivity by 20%Background work experience
Must be able to read technical drawingsMin 5 year experience in a forging production environmentPreference hot or cold metal pressing experienceTechnical schooling backgroundComputer literateN6 or S4 in Mechanical Engineering or equivProven track record in manufacturing and forgining (we will check references)Strong interpersonal skills and team playerPersonality Summary :
Moderate Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self Starter. Makes things happen.Moderate Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.Advantageous – Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices.Advantageous – Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.Benefits of this Role :
Leading manufacturerMake a differenceStrong career growth prospectsReports to : Forging Foreman
Location : Nigel
Salary : Market Related. In the Range of R14K to R22K per month. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.
Type : Permanent
Start : ASAP
Reference : DT 162