Foundry Operations Director

1 month ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced Foundry Operations Director to lead our client's foundry operations team in the optimization of production processes, ensuring high-quality output and efficient production.

About the Role

The successful candidate will have a tertiary education in Production, Engineering, or Quality (minimum NQF6 level) and at least 10 years of experience in Foundry/Melting operations, with a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities include overseeing daily foundry operations, managing melting processes, mold making, casting, and finishing activities, as well as leading, mentoring, and supervising the production team to drive performance and adherence to safety standards.

In addition, the candidate will collaborate with engineering and quality teams to implement process improvements and optimize production efficiency, monitor production schedules, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality standards.

The ideal candidate will also handle maintenance planning and troubleshooting of foundry equipment, develop and implement cost control measures, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements
  • Tertiary education in Production, Engineering, or Quality (minimum NQF6 level)
  • At least 10 years of experience in Foundry/Melting operations
  • Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team
  • In-depth knowledge of foundry processes, quality control, and safety standards
Salary Range

$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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