Forging Supervisor

Dawning Truth; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a Forging Supervisor. The role requires organizing quality production on forging lines, ensuring safety standards, and achieving delivery targets. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a forging production environment and be able to read technical drawings. A salary in the range of R14K to R22K per month is offered, depending on experience.

Benefits

Make a difference

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a forging production environment.
• Experience in hot or cold metal pressing is preferred.
• Proven track record in manufacturing and forging.

Responsibilities

• Organize quality production on forging lines.
• Implement and maintain high safety standards.
• Achieve planned delivery dates within 95%.

Skills

Technical drawing reading

Problem solving

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Education

N6 or S4 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Top metal manufacturer seeks Forging Supervisor.

Manage Production, tooling, materials, safety.

Discipline & Motivation. Non-Negotiables (We will check) Analytical (Problem Solver) – Self Starter, independent worker.

Driven by deliverables. Reading Technical Drawings Forging Exposure – Pref Hot or Cold Pressing Initiative Self-Accountable Lifelong learner.

What the person must be able to do : This role is in the South African metal manufacturing sector.

All duties would take place in this context. Organize quality production on Forging lines Plan for tooling & material to optimize production Implement & maintain high safety standards Responsible for proper & safe machine setting Monitoring of discipline, time keeping and attendance Assist foreman with daily and monthly planning and production reports Quality production Scrap below 1% Achieve planned delivery dates within 95% Improve productivity by 20%.

Background work experience Must be able to read technical drawings Min 5 year experience in a forging production environment Preference hot or cold metal pressing experience Technical schooling background N6 or S4 in Mechanical Engineering or equiv Proven track record in manufacturing and forging (we will check references) Strong interpersonal skills and team player.

Personality Summary : Moderate Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter.

Self Starter.

Makes things happen. Moderate Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making. Advantageous – Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices. Advantageous – Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.

Benefits of this Role

Leading manufacturer Make a difference Reports to : Forging Foreman Salary : Market Related. In the Range of R14K to R22K per month. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.