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 lines
• Plan for tooling & material to optimize production
• Achieve production targets
• Implement & maintain high safety standards
• Responsible for proper & safe machine setting
• Monitoring of discipline, time keeping and attendance
• Assist foreman with daily and monthly planning and production reports

Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):

• Quality production
• Scrap below 1%
• Achieve planned delivery dates within 95%
• Improve productivity by 20%

Background work experience

• Must be able to read technical drawings
• Min 5 year experience in a forging production environment
• Preference hot or cold metal pressing experience
• Technical schooling background
• Computer literate
• N6 or S4 in Mechanical Engineering or equiv
• Proven track record in manufacturing and forgining (we will check references)
• Strong interpersonal skills and team player

Personality 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 manufacturer
• Make a difference
• Strong career growth prospects

Reports 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

Jobs like this don’t come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

Call Dave Lucas at 011 655 7391

Email: j162 @ dawningtruth.co.za  (Please email your CV before calling us.)