Production Superintendent

Kelly Sinclair Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Recruitpartners is seeking an experienced Production Superintendent in Durban to lead its sheet metal fabrication operation. You will drive performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost and people, overseeing laser cutting, bending and welding, tooling and manufacturing engineering activities.

Responsibilities include optimizing processes through Lean, validating jigs/fixtures, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring ISO/IATF compliance.

Qualificações

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering/Management.
• 8–10 years' manufacturing experience, with ≥5 years in a production leadership role.
• Strong experience in sheet metal fabrication, including CNC laser cutting, press braking and welding.
• Knowledge of jig and fixture design, manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE, TPM and root cause analysis.
• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on manufacturing leadership with commitment to operational excellence.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage all sheet metal fabrication operations, including laser cutting, press bending and welding.
• Drive production performance, productivity, OEE, quality, cost reduction and on-time delivery.
• Improve manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee design, validation and continuous improvement of jigs, fixtures and tooling.
• Support new product introduction, process validation, PPAP and manufacturing readiness.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality standards and all SHE requirements.
• Develop, coach and lead production teams to build a high-performance culture.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

OEE

Root Cause Analysis

Team Coaching

Problem-Solving

Manufacturing Engineering

Formação

Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering/Management

Descrição da vaga

Production Superintendent | Durban

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Superintendentto lead its sheet metal fabrication operation. This role is responsible for driving performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People (SQDCP), while managing CNC laser cutting, press bending, welding, tooling, jigs and fixtures, and manufacturing engineering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all sheet metal fabrication operations, including laser cutting, press bending and welding.

• Drive production performance, productivity, OEE, quality, cost reduction and on-time delivery.

• Optimise manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Oversee the design, validation and continuous improvement of jigs, fixtures and tooling.

• Support new product introduction, process validation, PPAP and manufacturing readiness.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/IATF 16949 quality standards and all SHE requirements.

• Develop, coach and lead production teams to build a high-performance culture.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial or Production Engineering/Management.

• 8–10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a production leadership role.

• Strong experience in sheet metal fabrication, including CNC laser cutting, press braking and welding.

• Knowledge of jig and fixture design, manufacturing engineering and process improvement.

• Experience within an automotive or high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Sound understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, OEE, TPM and Root Cause Analysis.

• Strong leadership, planning and problem-solving skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader with a passion for operational excellence, continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.