Toolroom and Maintenance Manager

SUMMARY:
Toolroom and Maintenance Manager

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Toolroom and Maintenance Manager
Location: Atlantis, Western Cape
Salary: R48,000 - R55,000 per month
Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding

About the Company

A well-established Plastic Injection Moulding company based in Atlantis seeks a skilled Toolroom and Maintenance Manager. The company specializes in high-quality injection moulding production and requires a driven and experienced professional to lead its Toolroom and Maintenance departments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Toolroom Management
• Oversee and manage all Toolroom operations, including the repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of injection moulds.
• Ensure moulds are serviced, maintained, and repaired in line with production requirements.
• Lead and guide the team in achieving production efficiency through proper tool maintenance.
• Manage the inventory of tools, moulds, and consumables while optimizing cost control.
• Ensure timely delivery of mould changes and repairs to avoid production downtime.
2. Maintenance Management
• Manage and coordinate all machine maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for machinery, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during maintenance processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns or equipment failures efficiently.
• Plan and oversee capital projects related to machine upgrades and new installations.
3. Leadership and Team Management
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Toolroom and Maintenance teams, including training and performance management.
• Coordinate daily activities to ensure efficient resource allocation and optimal team productivity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
4. Technical Oversight
• Design and oversee mould design changes to improve production performance.
• Monitor quality control processes within the Toolroom to ensure precision in mould production and repairs.
• Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to address tooling and maintenance concerns.
5. Reporting and Administration
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports on toolroom and maintenance activities, including downtime, repair logs, and cost analyses.
• Manage budgets for tooling and maintenance operations.
• Conduct regular reviews of equipment performance and implement corrective measures.

Minimum Requirements

• Trade Tested Toolmaker qualification is essential.
• A minimum of 5 years'' experience in injection moulding within a similar role.
• Previous experience in a management or supervisory capacity leading toolroom and maintenance teams.
• Strong experience in mould design, repair, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage preventative and breakdown maintenance for injection moulding equipment.
• Proficiency in technical drawings and mould design software.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cost control and budgeting in a production environment.