Foundry Supervisor

Kerry Kopp Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Recruitment is seeking a supervisory professional for a foundry environment to lead a shift, manage equipment, and drive quality outcomes. The role emphasizes health and safety, staff supervision, and adherence to schedules.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in supervision within foundry operations, strong teamwork, and problem-solving abilities to meet deadlines and improve processes.

Qualifications

• GR 12 matric certificate; leadership certifications would be advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience in a foundry preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate use of equipment, staff and materials for maximum shift efficiency.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed and risk assessments conducted.
• Monitor scrap and implement scrap-reduction methods.
• Maintain staff utilisation, discipline, and attendance.
• Coordinate with stores, maintenance, planning and quality control to ensure flow and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work under pressure

Leadership

Education

GR 12 matric certificate

Leadership certifications (advantage)

Tools

Die casting machine setting

Fault finding

Lean management

Job description

Minimum Requirements

GR 12 matric certificate Additional management or leadership certifications (e.g. supervisory skills, lean management) would be an advantage Minimum 2-years Supervisory Experience in a foundry would be an advantage. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Attributes, Skills & Knowledge

Minimum 2 years experience in Gravity & High Pressure Die Casting Machine setting and basic fault finding Ability to work independently and in a team. Problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Knowledge & management of workplace health and safety standards. Understanding of compliance requirements in the industry (e.g., ISO, lean, hygiene standards if applicable) Application of Continuous Improvement and process flow standards and strategies Product and process knowledge with the specific area Willing to learn further and train team Knowledge & management of workplace health and safety standards.

Key Performance Areas

Co-ordinate use of equipment, staff and materials within the defined work area to maximum efficiency for the particular shift Ensure health and safety policies are adhered to at all times. Ensure risk assessments are conducted for all processes in the area. Monitor scrap and implement methods of reducing scrap rate. Monitor staff utilisation and efficiency and ensure both are maximised. Technical knowledge and setting of all equipment in the work area. Liaising with stores and other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials. Liaising with maintenance and toolroom to ensure equipment and tooling availability. Liaising with planning to ensure plan is achievable and followed, expediting urgent orders, planning system is kept updated. Liaising with quality control to ensure highest quality of product possible. Maintain high level of discipline managing attendance, timekeeping, leave. Take responsibility for team and team members performance Maintaining quality standards. Communicating effectively with management and the team. Driving continuous improvement initiatives.