FABRICATION MANAGER
This position reports to: Manufacturing Manager
Responsibilities
The main duties include inter alia the following:
? Manage the resources (machine, manpower and material) within the Fabrication and Springs Departments to achieve the production plans
? Manage capacity constraints and initiate capital replacement or increased capacity
? Ensure Quality standards are maintained for all components
? Oversee the handling of clock cards, attendance records and hiring/dismissal of personnel
? Generating man-hour reports, shop utilisation and time reports
? Support and participate in any production related managerial role
? Promote a culture of continuous improvement
? Ensure technology of department is kept up-to-date
? Enforce compliance with all Security and loss control procedures and standards
? Enforce strict housekeeping procedures
? Safe storage of hazardous materials and chemicals
? Input into Operational expenditure
? Input into Capital expenditure and/or equipment replacement
? Manage sections to work within the constraints of budgeted costs
? Ensure safety procedures followed by staff
? Self-Management
? Other responsibility requested by Management
Qualifications and experience
? Grade 12 / Matric
? National Diploma or B-Tech Mechanical Engineering
? 8 - 10 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment with a minimum of 5 years in a managerial position
? Must have experience in high volume and various production processes
? Computer literate
Attributes
? Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
? Must have ability to manage a diverse team
? Must be a self-starter
? Must give attention to detail
? Must have people skills