Forging Supervisor

4 weeks ago


Nigel, South Africa Dawning Truth Full time

Top metal manufacturer seeks Forging Supervisor. Manage Production, tooling, materials, safety. Discipline & Motivation.

Non-Negotiables (We will check)

Analytical (Problem Solver) – Self Starter, independent worker. Driven by deliverables. Reading Technical Drawings Forging Exposure – Pref Hot or Cold Pressing Natural Leader Initiative Self-Accountable Lifelong learner Self-Disciplined

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the South African metal manufacturing sector. All duties would take place in this context.

Organize quality production on Forging lines Plan for tooling & material to optimize production Achieve production targets Implement & maintain high safety standards Responsible for proper & safe machine setting Monitoring of discipline, time keeping and attendance Assist foreman with daily and monthly planning and production reports

Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):

Quality production Scrap below 1% Achieve planned delivery dates within 95% Improve productivity by 20%

Background work experience

Must be able to read technical drawings Min 5 year experience in a forging production environment Preference hot or cold metal pressing experience Technical schooling background Computer literate N6 or S4 in Mechanical Engineering or equiv Proven track record in manufacturing and forgining (we will check references) Strong interpersonal skills and team player

Personality Summary:

Moderate Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self Starter. Makes things happen. Moderate Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making. Advantageous Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices. Advantageous Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.

Benefits of this Role:

Leading manufacturer Make a difference Strong career growth prospects

Reports to: Forging Foreman

Location: Nigel

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R14K to R22K per month. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Reference: DT 162