Foreman

Sandvik; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Foreman for Screening Media to oversee production processes and ensure efficient operations. Applicants should have supervisory experience, particularly in injection and polyurethane moulding, along with a strong commitment to health and safety standards. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Dynamic international business environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar field.
• Substantial experience within injection moulding and polyurethane moulding industry.

Responsibilities

• Supervise screening media operators during manufacturing.
• Assist production manager in coordinating and managing operations.
• Perform quality checks on products and materials.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Injection moulding expertise

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 certificate or N3 Mechanical

Qualification from Plastics SA Academy

Supervisory training/courses

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 15, 2025 (5 days left to apply)

job requisition id R0081886

At Rock Processing, we’re passionate about development and advanced technology, and we always aim to offer the best possible experience for our customers in a sustainable way. It’s a mission that takes commitment, but as an industry leader we aim for nothing but excellence in everything we do.

We are looking for a dedicated and results orientated individual to join our team as our Foreman in Screening Media.

The role will report into the Production Manager. The role will be based from our offices in Crown Mines, Johannesburg.

Purpose of the role:

• To effectively supervise screening media operators during the manufacturing of screening media (Injection Moulding and Polyurethane Open Cast products) and related components to complete and meet production deadlines. To monitor progress in line with machine schedules, production orders and resource requirements to meet all company cost , quality and output requirements.

The job responsibilities:

• Polyurethane / Rubber Injection Moulding and Polyurethane Open Cast
• Responsible to assist the production manager to Co-ordinate and manage daily and ongoing screening media manufacturing.
• To be actively involved with production schedules, machine loading and output to complete and meet production deadlines.
• Ensure that all materials are available for jobs that are currently on the floor and planning material for new jobs.
• Responsible to perform quality checks on screening media products and other related parts.
• Provide clear instructions to team members towards deadline dates and allowable hours necessary to meet completion deadlines.
• To participate in making management decisions affecting the work output.
• To ensure best maintenance practices are followed on screening media equipment and machinery and report any unsafe or faulty equipment to production manager.
• To coach and guide operators on job procedures.
• Communicate effectively with your production manager.
• To assist the production manager on all day-to-day activities, resolving of staff problems, to keep employees motivated and working efficiently.
• Maintain discipline in the working area to avoid non-professional activities to be carried in and around the workplace.
• To provide a positive “can do” approach to management, whilst leading the teams by example.
• Ensure that working area is clean and neat and free of safety hazards.
• Ensure all staff abides by H&S requirements including the use of appropriate PPE where and when required.
• Ensuring workers follow safe work practices.
• Enforcing health and safety regulations.
• Correcting unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Conduct continues risk assessments to ensure a safe workshop environment.
• Ensuring that only authorized, adequately trained operators operate the equipment.
• Responsible to operate within the health and safety requirements as prescribed by the Company and OHSAct

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or N3 Mechanical.
• Qualification from Plastics SA Academy would be beneficial.
• Supervisory or other relevant Training/courses.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a similar field.
• Substantial experience within injection moulding and polyurethane moulding industry.

Other Requirements & Competencies

• Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office
• Basic understanding of screening media products
• Must be flexible and self-reliant
• Sound judgement
• Problem solving ability
• Understanding the importance of time management
• Listening and logic interpretation
• Follow-through ability to complete tasks
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• T echnical understanding of how injection parts are manufactured.
• Awareness of health and safety requirements
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Good eye/hand co-ordination

What is in it for you?

• We offer you an interesting role in an international business environment, extraordinary products, great colleagues, and opportunities for your professional development. At Sandvik, we believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers. Visit our stories hub , LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us better.

Application

• Send your application as soon as possible as we will be evaluating candidates continuously, and no later than 14 August 2025.
• Read more about Sandvik Group and apply at home.sandvik/career,

About us:

• Rock Processing is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading supplier of equipment, tools, parts, service and solutions for processing rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries. Application areas include crushing and screening, breaking and demolition.

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