Foundry Manager

Bridge Personnel Concepts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy engineering manufacturing company seeks a Foundry Manager in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and proven managerial skills. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety, maintaining quality standards, and managing client relationships. If you are motivated, experienced, and ready to innovate within the foundry environment, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in manufacturing metal castings or products.
• 5 years in a managerial role.
• Good understanding of Quality systems and applicable legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial, IR, safety, and technical aspects of the foundry.
• Ensure safety of staff and production quality.
• Proactively manage machine maintenance and efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Financial control

Innovative thinking

Education

Technical Diploma or equivalent

Qualifications in Foundry Technology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CLIENT in the HEAVY ENGINEERING MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY requires the services of a FOUNDRY MANAGER at their plant in the CAPE TOWN area as soon as possible

POSITION INFO :

We are looking for a person with a professional work ethic who is able to manage the commercial, IR, safety and technical aspects associated with the day to day running of a medium sized Foundry. We seek a suitably qualified, but more importantly, motivated and experienced person, with a strong technical background who is able to work well with people.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Diploma in or equivalent.

Qualifications in Foundry Technology will be a distinct advantage.

EXPERIENCE

At least 8 years in the process of manufacturing metal castings & or metal products, 5 years of which should be in a managerial role.

A good understanding of Quality systems, the OHSACT and Air Quality legislation will be required.

Proven experience with the LRA

Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Proven experience with budgeting and financial control.

Above average competency with MS Office.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Ensure safety of staff

Production output and quality

Managing day to day IR issues

Liaising with clients (internal & external)

Proactively manage machine maintenance and efficiency

Constant drive to innovate technologies used within the Foundry.

Auditing and quality control of sub-contracted foundry work

Successful candidate must be willing to work overtime from time to time.