Job Description

• • Precision Engineering Machine Shop seeks a skilled and results-driven Team Leader Autos, Press & Plating to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring production targets are met, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team of 20-25 employees. This role requires a hands-on approach and a strong background in press tool production lines, lathe production lines, and chemical plating plants

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Supervise and coordinate operations across the Autos, Press, and Plating sections.
    • Ensure production plans are executed efficiently, meeting time, quality, and cost targets.
    • Track production output, report key performance indicators (KPIs), and drive continuous improvements.
    • Monitor machine, tool, and consumable levels to prevent production delays.
    • Oversee Tornos Cam Auto machines, ensuring correct setup, calibration, and operational readiness.
    • Conduct tooling inspections and troubleshoot press tooling issues.
    • Implement Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, visual management, and workflow improvements).
    • Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 quality and safety standards.
    • Enforce workplace discipline, manage absenteeism, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
    • Develop and mentor staff, providing training to enhance technical and leadership skills.
    • Manage stock control, work orders, and scrap/reject handling.
    • Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring adherence to safety procedures and PPE requirements.

    Essential Qualifications & Experience:

    • Trade Qualification: Fitter & Turner or Toolmaker (Essential).
    • Experience: Minimum 5 years in a production lead or management role
    • Industry Knowledge: Hands-on experience in press tool production, lathe production, and chemical plating
    • Software Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook
    • Languages: English and Afrikaans proficiency required.

    Key Performance Areas:

    • On-Time Delivery Meeting production schedules and output targets.
    • Quality Standards Ensuring components meet specifications with minimal rework.
    • Efficiency & Scrap Rate Reducing waste and maximizing productivity.
    • Safety & Housekeeping Maintaining a clean and hazard-free work environment.

    What Were Looking For:

    • Strong leadership and people management skills.
    • Technical & analytical thinking abilities.
    • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
    • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
    • Resilience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.