Autos, Press & Plating Team Leader

SUMMARY:
Maitland, Cape Town

POSITION INFO:

Location: Maitland, Cape Town
Salary: R40,000 – R45,000 TCT
Start Date: 01 May 2025

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 We’re 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.