Fabrication Manager

SUMMARY:
Manage activities and supervise employees involved in the departmental operations. Assure the process, production requirements, and product quality expectations and that customer needs are met. Assure that the production plan as set by the PCP department is followed and met, to ensure smooth production. Strategically be able to plan and arrange employees and equipment to allow economic success in the department.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications and Experience
Matric with at least 5 years’ experience in fabrication.
Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel and outlook is essential.
Knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous.


Special Requirements
Must be able to lead a team
Must be able to communicate via phone and e-mail.
Must be able to implement and follow instructions.
Must have the ability to work with manufacturing terminology, as well as to numerate content for reporting and strategic planning requirements.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Must have patience,a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.
Must be able to plan under pressure, and identify needs in material as well as skill requirements.
Ability to pay close attention to detail and co-ordinate various activities simultaneously.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to solve complex manufacturing problems.
The ability to work under pressure when numbers of orders come in at a time and be able to prioritise.
A keen sense of urgency and a willingness to learn additional job-related skills.
A code 8 driver’s licence.

Strong knowledge of production machinery and techniques.
Knowledge of engineering drawings.Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities 
Provide direction and leadership to the departmental team to achieve high quality productivity and safety standards.

Ensures compliance to production schedules, process quality, efficiency standards, budget, inventory, and data reporting. (stock take)
Plan production meetings, worker schedules, production activities, machine maintenance plans and maintain product quality and budgets. Especially if there is a requirement to catch up with delays

Develop and monitor maintenance simplification, as well as, request preventative and/or corrective maintenance of machines and equipment, aiming to keep them in perfect working order

Review the individual and collective protection equipment provided to employees, instructing them on the correct use of the equipment, as well as, arrange the replacement of the equipment, aiming to keep them in perfect condition.

Ensure that all employees effected use the protective equipment provided.

Be responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of departmental shop supplies and materials and assure proper maintenance of equipment, tools and housekeeping.

Facilitate clear communications between other divisions and departments in the group ensuring harmonious production.
Performs other duties as assigned.