Foreman

Henred Fruehauf; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trailer manufacturing industry is seeking a Workshop Supervisor. This role involves managing workshop operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, overseeing staff, and maintaining excellent customer relationships. Candidates should possess a Matric qualification, a trade qualification is advantageous, and have significant experience in similar roles. Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in trailer manufacturing and repairs.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role.
• Own transport and must be bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop operations and ensure quality control.
• Compile reports and evaluate damaged trailers.
• Liaise with clients for planning and relationship management.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Excellent time management skills

Team player

Communication skills

Business development

Ability to perform well under pressure

Education

Matric qualification

Trade qualification (Boilermaker, Diesel Mechanic, Fitter)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Must have control over workshop operations.
• Ensure that housekeeping is done daily.
• Handle all work in process in the trailer repair workshop.
• Provide excellent pre- and post-sale service.
• Ensure work is completed daily.
• Ensure work is completed within the quoted hours and delivery date as per quotation and agreement with the client.
• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Evaluate damaged trailers.
• Build strong and sound customer relationships.
• Liaise with clients and estimators daily to ensure proper planning.
• Maintain quality control throughout the repair process.
• Inspect materials daily and liaise with stores to ensure proper material planning.
• Maintain discipline on the floor and ensure targets are met.
• Evaluate the skill levels of the production team.
• Provide additional training where needed.
• Manage labor hours daily, including overtime.
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required.

Requirements

• Matric qualification.
• Bilingual proficiency.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and ensure compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in trailer manufacturing and repairs.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role.
• Trade qualification (Boilermaker, Diesel Mechanic, Fitter) is advantageous.
• Own transport.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge of trailers and trailer parts.
• Experience in business development, finding new clients, and maintaining client relations.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Team player.
• Determined and resilient.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Energetic and proactive.
• Apply professional and technical expertise.
• Excellent planning skills.