Final Assembly Production Supervisor

ESG Recruitment Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ESG Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Final Assembly Supervisor for a Gauteng manufacturing site. You will lead production and personnel, ensure on-time output, manage workload, and monitor attendance while upholding quality standards.

You will coordinate stores, logistics, and repair pulleys, oversee scrap control and housekeeping, and drive continuous improvement. A strong background in mechanical assembly, ISO tolerances, OHSA, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Final Assembly supervisory/foreman roles.
• Red Seal Fitter & Turner qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to read/interpret mechanical drawings.
• Proven understanding of ISO tolerance tables.
• OHSA knowledge and experience with Safety/Health/Environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of labour legislation and basic IR procedures.
• Strong Excel skills; Syspro knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel in the Final Assembly area and manage workloads.
• Monitor timekeeping and attendance; ensure targets and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate production activities for efficient flow and output.
• Inspect assemblies for compliance with drawings and specs; coordinate repairs.
• Manage stores, stock, and requisitions; coordinate with Logistics for pulleys and transport.
• Oversee repair pulley operations, scrap control, and housekeeping to maintain standards.

Skills

Final Assembly supervision

Reading drawings

ISO tolerances

OHSA knowledge

Industrial Relations (IR) basics

Excel

Syspro (advantage)

English communication

Shift work

Stock management

Machinery expertise

Education

Red Seal Fitter & Turner (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Syspro

Job description

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Proven track record in a Final Assembly production environment, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a related supervisory and/or foreman position.
• Red Seal Fitter & Turner qualification will be advantageous.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical machining and assembly drawings.
• Proven understanding and practical application of ISO tolerance tables.
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and experience in administering Safety, Health and Environmental requirements.
• Knowledge of current labour legislation and basic Industrial Relations (IR) procedures.
• Computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Excel, is essential.
• Syspro knowledge will be advantageous.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills at all levels.
• Must be willing and able to work day and night shifts as operational requirements dictate.
• Ability to manage stock and effectively utilise the stores requisition process.
• Excellent technical machine knowledge, supported by a proven practical track record.

BEHAVIOURAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours when operational requirements dictate.
• Resourceful and efficient when working under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.
• Demonstrated record of personal growth, achievement and continuous development.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Leadership

Lead by example and demonstrate visible, positive leadership to all employees within the area of responsibility.

Communication

Support and guide subordinates through workplace challenges. Demonstrate the ability to train employees in both technical and supervisory skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Production & Personnel Management

• Supervise and control all personnel within the Final Assembly area.
• Manage workload allocation and ensure effective utilisation of employees.
• Monitor and control employee timekeeping and attendance.
• Ensure production targets and customer deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate work activities to ensure an efficient production flow.

Quality Control

• Inspect products to verify compliance with applicable drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Ensure completed assemblies meet the required technical and quality standards.
• Identify defects and coordinate corrective action where required.

Stores & Materials

• Order bearings and other required components from Stores.
• Manage stock requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure that the correct stores requisition procedures are followed.
• Monitor material availability to prevent unnecessary production delays.

Logistics & Pulley Movement

• Manage and coordinate the loading and offloading of trucks, including the correct marking and identification of pulleys.
• Coordinate truck requirements with the Pulley Plant Production Superintendent and Logistics Department.
• Coordinate the movement of pulleys to and from external processes, including lagging and heat treatment.

Repair Pulley Operations

• Coordinate the repair pulley process to ensure that customer deadlines are met.
• Strip and clean repair pulleys and assess the components requiring repair or replacement.
• Determine the scope of repair work required.
• Identify and coordinate the manufacture or replacement of components where required.
• Sketch components, including accurate dimensions, for parts requiring manufacture, such as shafts and other pulley components.
• Provide the required technical information to Sales and Engineering for quotation purposes.
• Coordinate the assembly of repaired pulleys.
• Ensure completed repaired pulleys are prepared and coordinated for delivery to the customer.

Scrap & Housekeeping

• Identify and coordinate the scrapping of obsolete or uneconomical pulleys and components in accordance with Company procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and workplace organisation within the Final Assembly area.
• Ensure that safety, quality and operational standards are consistently maintained.