Factory Foreman

Position: Factory Foreman Location: Knysna About the role: Seeking a Factory Foreman for a position within a furniture factory based in Knysna.Responsibilities: •Needs to be on the floor, overseeing and knowing all that is happening. •Needs to know the products and how they are put together. •Get stuff fixed. •Report into Russel. On the floor more than in the office. •Oversee all the departments. •When quiet think where to use those employees who are not busy. •Non-smoker Maintenance and upkeep of machines ensuring that they are kept in order. •Orchestrate the orders and communicate with logistics and dispatch. •Keep a check on clocking in cards and loadshedding. •Enforce general discipline. •Be responsible for all the products and contents of factory. •Be in constant contact with suppliers and check up on them.Minimum requirements: •Experience as a cabinet maker a plus. •Strong personality who will still take instructions•Must know about woodwork and has been in the furniture industry. •Ability to read drawings and understand drawings done on Autocad. •Experience in a factory environment working with different cultures.•Basic MS Word, Excel and emails.•Driver's license with own vehicle. Skills: •Have authority and command respect - all for the good of the business. •Trustworthy - to open and close factory. •Self-motivated, pro-active. Remuneration: Negotiable Please note that the hiring team responsible for this position will be using the PikUniq platform for candidate screening and conducting one-way interviews. Each application received will be carefully evaluated and screened. Further information on how to get started will be provided. We are looking forward to receiving your application.