Factory Foreman

Cls; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Cls is seeking an experienced Factory Foreman to oversee the Parts Finishing Department. You will coordinate production activities, supervise staff and ensure quality standards and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, scheduling maintenance, interpreting drawings, monitoring KPIs and enforcing health and safety policies across shifts. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a similar role and a National Senior Certificate.

Qualifications

• National Senior Certificate required.
• 3–5 years' proven experience in a similar foreman role.
• Experience operating conventional milling and turning machines.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong quality management and production coordination skills.
• Experience supervising employees and managing workflow.
• Maintenance of production equipment and machinery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Computer literacy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all Parts Finishing Department activities.
• Plan workflow, allocate resources and meet production targets.
• Mentor staff and support finishing processes when needed.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance schedules for factory machinery.
• Monitor finishing processes to ensure client specifications and conduct quality checks.
• Complete work orders and production reports accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized work area.

Skills

Engineering drawing interpretation

Measurement equipment

Leadership and communication

Attention to detail

Logical thinking

Planning and organization

Quality and safety knowledge

Fine motor skills

Computer literacy

Education

National Senior Certificate

Tools

Conventional milling machines

Conventional turning machines

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Factory Foreman to oversee the Parts Finishing Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating production activities, supervising employees, maintaining quality standards and ensuring production targets are achieved.

Job Purpose:

To manage and coordinate the Parts Finishing Department, including conventional machining, material preparation and finishing processes, while ensuring efficient production, quality workmanship and adherence to company policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education (essential):

• National Senior Certificate

Minimum applicable experience (years):

• 3-5 years' proven experience in a similar role.

Required nature of experience:

• Operating conventional milling and turning machines.
• Interpreting engineering drawings.
• Quality management and production coordination.
• Supervising employees and managing workflow.
• Maintaining production equipment and machinery.

Skills and Knowledge (essential):

• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• Use of measurement equipment.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Logical thinking and problem-solving.
• Planning, adaptability and organisational skills.
• Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Excellent fine motor skills.
• Computer literacy.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVES

Supervision, Coordination & Leadership

• Oversee and coordinate all employees and activities within the Parts Finishing Department.
• Plan workflow, allocate resources and ensure production targets and deadlines are met.
• Liaise with other foremen and the Production Manager regarding departmental objectives and requirements.
• Ensure machinery is operated correctly and company policies and procedures are followed.
• Mentor and train employees and assist with finishing processes when required.

Maintenance

• Compile, maintain and implement preventative maintenance schedules for factory machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance requirements with management, foremen and operators.
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc maintenance as required.
• Minimise production downtime caused by machinery breakdowns.
• Contribute to maintenance planning and budgeting.

Quality Assurance

• Inspect incoming products for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor finishing processes to ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Conduct regular quality control checks throughout production.
• Identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Enforce quality standards and health and safety precautions.

Reporting

• Complete Work Orders and production reports accurately and timeously.
• Maintain detailed records to ensure quality control and traceability.
• Monitor and report on production progress.
• Communicate potential problems to relevant departments and management.
• Ensure required production documentation is maintained.

Housekeeping, General & Ad Hoc Duties

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.
• Ensure machinery, tools and shared workspaces are kept clean and accessible.
• Dispose of waste and recycle materials according to company policies.
• Maintain professional relationships and treat colleagues, customers and suppliers respectfully.
• Train new employees on machinery and operating procedures and assist with other operational duties as required.