Foreman

Henred Fruehauf; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A trailer manufacturing company located in Gauteng is seeking a skilled workshop manager. Responsibilities include overseeing workshop operations, ensuring quality control, and managing a production team. Candidates should have at least 5 years experience in trailer manufacturing, along with strong leadership skills and a relevant trade qualification. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in trailer manufacturing and repairs.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a supervisory role.
• Must be well acquainted with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop and ensure housekeeping is done daily.
• Handle work in process in trailer repair workshop.
• Provide pre and post sale service.

Skills

Bilingual

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Team player

Business development

Energetic and able to initiate action

Ability to perform well under pressure

Education

Matric

Qualification in Trade (Boilermaker, Diesel Mechanic, Fitter)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Discription

• Must have control over workshop
• Ensure that housekeeping is doen on a daily basis
• Handle all work in proses in trailer repair workshop
• Provide excellent pre and post sale service
• Ensure work is done on a daily basis
• To ensure work is completed in the quoted hours and delivery date as per quotation and as per agreed on with client
• Compiling of daily, weekly, monthly reports
• Evaluation of damaged trailers
• Build strong and sound customer relationships
• Liaise with clients and estimators on a daily basis to ensure proper planning
• Quality control on the work being done throughout repair
• Material inspection daily liaising with stores to ensure proper material planning
• Maintain discipline on the floor ad making sure that target is reached
• Evaluate the skills level of the production team
• Provide additional training to team where needed
• Must be able to manage labor hours on a daily basis as well as overtime
• Ad-hoc tasks

Requirements

• Matric
• Bilingual
• Must be well acquainted with health and safety regulations and insure that it is practices accordingly
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the trailer manufacturing and repairs
• Minimum of 3 years experience in supervisory role
• Qualification in Trade (Boilermaker, Diesel Mechanic, Fitter) will be advantage
• Own transport
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Extensive trailer and trailer part knowledge
• Business development, finding new clients and maintain client relations
• Must be able to perform well under pressure
• Must have excellent time management skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be determent and able to preserve
• Excellent communication skills
• Energetic and able to initiate action
• Apply professional and technical expertise
• Must have excellent planning ability