Toolroom Supervisor (Automotive)

SUMMARY:
Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is seeking a Toolroom Supervisor who will be responsible for the design, specification, follow-up and implementation of the production tools, in line with planning, quality (including industry standards) and cost targets.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• Gather input from the product design team.
• Manage process definition and ensure release of tools definition in appropriate product data management (PDM) System.
• Prepare and maintain the integrity of tool documentation for final tool acceptance.
• Propose and implement product and process improvements to fulfil geometric requirements.
• Act as the technical correspondent for the tool supplier (tooling offers and technical design analysis)
• Make tools available for plants so that product and process characteristics are under control.
• Apply Group standards as well as other internal and industrial standards.
• Supervise tool room staff.
• Assign daily tasks, monitor work progress, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of injection molds to minimize production downtime.
• Inspect molds for wear, damages, and dimensional accuracy before and after use.
• Work closely with quality and production teams to resolve mold-related quality issues.
• Enforce strict safety protocols in the tool room and during mold handling.
• Prepare reports on tool room activities, mold performance, downtime and maintenance costs.
• Keep management informed of critical issues and improvement opportunities.

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering/ Trade test in Tool & Die/ Millwright
• At least 5 years within the manufacturing environment, preferably in the
• automotive sector.
• Injection moulding experience
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management Process.
• Knowledge of Production System Efficiency basics.
• Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
• International mindset.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.