Pressings Department Lead - Elevate Quality & Output

Network Finance; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned Production Supervisor to lead a team of Supervisors, Tool Setters, and Press Operators in KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive production efficiency, quality compliance, and equipment reliability across the department.

You will interpret technical drawings and GD&T, manage daily planning, and collaborate with maintenance to reduce downtime. A strong leadership background in metal pressings is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification.
• Supervisory, team leader, or foreman training advantageous.
• 5 to 8 years' experience within a metal pressings or stamping environment.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in a supervisory or foreman capacity.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings, dimensions, and GD&T specifications.
• Extensive knowledge of metal pressing operations and associated equipment.
• Experience with production planning, scheduling, and capacity management.
• Working knowledge of ISO quality systems.
• Exposure to automotive manufacturing environments will be highly advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interpret and apply technical and engineering drawings to manufacturing processes.
• Ensure products meet dimensional, tolerance, and quality specifications.
• Manage daily production planning, scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Improve machine utilization and operational efficiency.
• Oversee press operations across a wide range of equipment and production processes.
• Maintain compliance with quality management and environmental standards.
• Support documentation and process requirements associated with automotive manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements across the department.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Team management

Reading drawings

GD&T interpretation

ISO quality systems

Automotive manufacturing

Production planning

Education

Grade 12

Foreman training

Tools

None

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a seasoned Production Supervisor to lead a team of Supervisors, Tool Setters, and Press Operators in KwaZulu-Natal. You will drive production efficiency, quality compliance, and equipment reliability across the department.

You will interpret technical drawings and GD&T, manage daily planning, and collaborate with maintenance to reduce downtime. A strong leadership background in metal pressings is essential for success.