SUMMARY:
Diversified manufacturer in the East Rand region with a strong focus on selling consumable products to the water and mining industries are looking for Foundry Foreman / Supervisor
POSITION INFO:
Qualifications;
- Matric with SAIF certification
- Industry Trade certificate advantagious
- 4 + years experience within a supervisory postion
- 5 + years experience of molten metal experience
- Knowledge in green sand foundry: ductile iron
Duties: - Meets, studies production schedules and estimates worker/equipment hour
- Recommend production methods, equipment performance and quality of products
- Maintains production, efficiency, and employee records. Ensures the department’s efficiency rates meet or exceed expectations.
- Ensures that all equipment is in good, safe operating condition and is utilized according to process specifications.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
- Requests estimates, submits requisitions, and inspects materials.
- Consults with support services (quality/pattern shop) to ensure the production of quality castings and to determine cause of casting defects and implement solutions.
- Utilizes employee group to clean and conduct minor preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Participates in supervisor training, develops supervisory skills through continuing education and mentoring with more senior peers with production problem solving experience.
- Sets up rotation schedules, arranges cross-training opportunities and assigns duties.
- Communicates, supports, and enforces company policies.
- Interviews employees, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves problems.