Toolroom Foreman

SUMMARY:
Our client in Durban is looking for a Toolroom Foreman who will be responsible for all tooling activities in the company to support production. This includes maintenance and repair of tools, the feasibility of new work, stamping production process & allocation to the appropriate line, and determining tool design specifications.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

• CF concepts and approvals
• Toolroom- Repairs, maintenance and new tooling.
• Develop and implement a tool maintenance plan and an equipment Maintenance plan.
• Determine whether the plant has the capability to design and manufacture the new part.
• Determine special requirements for each set of tooling, to ensure quality
• Develop a project plan and scope
• Timeous submission of capex requirements and budgets within the time frame stipulated by Finance.
• Ensure that all employees have the resources and skills to meet their KPIs
• Monitor the systems in place to ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Coach and train subordinates to ensure that they have all the required competence to meet the company and Departmental Goals and KPIs.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and productivity.
• Look for opportunities for saving in relation to Company and Departmental KPIs.
• Ensure on time and accurate reporting from direct subordinates.
• Ensure that audit findings are resolved timeously.
• Ensure compliance with all Company standards and procedures.
• Ensure that quality of tools leaving toolroom are to the defined quality standard of the customer
• Adhere to all laid down Company safety policies & the OHS Act. 

• Trade Tested Tool Jig & Die Maker
• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Production Management/Project Management
• 10 years experience in the Automotive industry in the Engineering and Design field
• 5 years experience in running Engineering Projects in the Automotive industry
• Extensive experience in tool Jig & Die Making - must have worked extensively with progression press tooling
• Extensive exposure to Co2 welding, resistance welding and spot welding