Precision Toolroom & Engineering Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Precision Toolroom & Engineering Maintenance Manager, Engineering industry, Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:

Our client, a renowned Player in the Engineering industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a seasoned Precision Toolroom & Engineering Maintenance Manager to be based in Cape Town.

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• To report directly into the Engineering Executive Manager.
• To manage with a Fast-paced precision engineering environment.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of 5 years'' management experience.
• A Trade-tested Fitter & Turner / Electrician/ Toolmaker
• Qualified Toolmaker/Fitter & turner or Electrician.
• Tool Jig and Die certification would be advantageous.
• At least 5 years’ related work experience in a similar job.
• Sound financial management – budgets.
• Project management experience – short term implementing.
• Computerised Asset Management Program (SAP).
• ISO 45001 experience advantageous.
• Experience in toolroom and maintenance environments with a proven record of design and manufacturing of press tools, jigs and fixtures, CNC machine setting and tool changes, and programming.
• Exposure in high-volume manufacturing environment.
• SAP – Preventative maintenance modules.
• Valid Code 8 Drivers License.
• Professional and well groomed.
• Good communicator (verbal/non-verbal).
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Driven, confident, self-motivated and results orientated.
• Team player.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Mature with ability to tolerate stress.
• Extensive knowledge of building systems such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
• Knowledge and understanding of product manufactured and technologies employed.
• Knowledge of company SAP maintenance module
• Knowledge of company system and procedures
• Knowledge of the Labour act, OHSA and or any other regulatory acts which may affect the company.
• Ability to identify issues and to determine repairs that are needed.
• Prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to estimate length of breakdowns / jobs and advise with realistic and accurate timeframes.
• Ability ‘think on your feet’ and change priorities at short notice.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and lead all toolroom and maintenance processes and activities.
• Track expenses and oversee the budget for toolroom and maintenance areas.
• Maintain all tooling and machinery to ensure they are working standards.
• Implement department procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.
• Plan and manage all repair and installation activities.
• Assign repair schedules and evaluate repair cost estimates.
• Document and prepare daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
• Oversee equipment stock and place orders for new supplies when necessary.
• Manage and actively promote workplace safety by driving safety education and compliance programs in conjunction with the SHEQ department.
• Manage asset performance evaluation through the conversion of data into useful management information.
• Keep team members up to date regarding company related matters.
• Identify team member knowledge / skill gaps and plan training accordingly.
• Ensure notifications are timeously actioned.
• Close off all job cards.
• Keep SAP updated.
• Manage the tool room and maintenance teams on technical best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and providing technical expertise the team.
• Plan the workload, materials and equipment requirements including the maintenance thereof, to ensure all tooling and maintenance jobs are completed efficiently and on time.
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
• Support production and engineering with tooling/technical problems.
• Manufacture new tools from technical drawings to a high level of workmanship and in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Develop and implement improvements to manufacturing of tooling and equipment to improve product quality, increase throughput and reduce process variability.
• Manage purchasing requirements and maintain raw material stock levels.

Apply Now!

WILLINGNESS TO RELOCATE TO CAPE TOWN IS ESSENTIAL. SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE ALIGNED WITH YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS, KINDLY FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.

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