Tooling Foreman

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Tooling Foreman to join their dynamic team in Durban (Prospecton).

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities: 

Elimination of waste

• Assist in and Support the ME plans on existing and new production lines .
• Support ME Improvement objectives by supporting the Maintenance departments in the manufacturing of new die's, punches etc.
• Utilise all allocated resources within your control effectively at all times .
• Participate in daily Production and Project related planning.
• Ensure all agreed to ME facilities , Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures improvements are timeously planned and implemented as requested thru implementation and or reported losses..
• Propose support and document most cost effective improvement strategies with timings to achieve improvement objectives.
• Planned tasks are carried out according to planned Schedule.
• Ensure backlogs are closed off
• Labour Control best practices
• Headcount , Attendance ,Normal time , Overtime
• Ensure equipment and spares for maintenance are always available for planned and unplanned maintenance             
• Ensure critical spares are in place                

• Meet or exceed customer Quality requirements
• Ensure manufacture of new/replacement parts meet requirements that meet quality requirements
• Analyse 2D drawings. Interpret 2D drawings and ensure that the specific requirements are fully understood.
• Analyse 3D CAD data. Design using 3D CAD data from the customer / suppliers, using available software packages inside the organization
• Review die designs, Support with die designs
• Using internally developed processes that adhere to the design requirements of the Customer, the manufacturing process and the design standard of the organization
• Analyse data received from Tooling suppliers
• Manufacturing approval of manufacturing processes for production in the organization
• Tools, jigs, fixtures and manufacturing processes will need to be maintained and approved to ensure that production will be possible in the organization
• Support in trial activities. Manufacturing processes will be trialled, measured and approved within the organization.                                                                                                                                                        

• Support and Management in closing off Tooling related Problem Solving Activities..
• To ensure the loop in closed by implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions.
• Cost Saving implementation strategies
• Budgeted improvements in Materials, Labour and OT agreed to costs are planned , measured and met. 
• Ensure Design Standards are adhered to and aligned to design standards
• Using experience from previous developments and past experiences, all design modifications are to be kept up to date according to the best practice of the organization
• Support closing off Engineering related problem solving activities
• Implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions.

• Suitably Qualified                                                
• Senior Certificate                                
• Experience in Management of Personnel                    
• Basic computer skills                                                
• Experience in a Production Engineering Environment       
• Maintenance / Design of Machinery & Tooling