Toolroom and Maintenance Manager

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in plastic injection moulding is seeking a skilled Toolroom and Maintenance Manager to lead their operations in Atlantis. This pivotal role involves overseeing the maintenance of injection moulds, ensuring production efficiency, and managing a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in injection moulding, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in injection moulding management.
• Strong expertise in mould design and repair.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Toolroom operations and manage maintenance activities.
• Lead and mentor Toolroom and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Injection Moulding

Mould Design

Technical Drawings

Troubleshooting

Cost Control

Job description

About the job Toolroom and Maintenance Manager

Job Title: Toolroom and Maintenance Manager
Location: Atlantis, Western Cape
Salary: R48,000 - R55,000 per month
Industry: Plastic Injection Moulding

About the Company

A well-established Plastic Injection Moulding company based in Atlantis seeks a skilled Toolroom and Maintenance Manager. The company specializes in high-quality injection moulding production and requires a driven and experienced professional to lead its Toolroom and Maintenance departments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Toolroom Management
2. Oversee and manage all Toolroom operations, including the repair, maintenance, and manufacturing of injection moulds.
3. Ensure moulds are serviced, maintained, and repaired in line with production requirements.
4. Lead and guide the team in achieving production efficiency through proper tool maintenance.
5. Manage the inventory of tools, moulds, and consumables while optimizing cost control.
6. Ensure timely delivery of mould changes and repairs to avoid production downtime.
7. Maintenance Management
8. Manage and coordinate all machine maintenance activities to ensure minimal downtime.
9. Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan for machinery, tools, and equipment.
10. Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during maintenance processes.
11. Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns or equipment failures efficiently.
12. Plan and oversee capital projects related to machine upgrades and new installations.
13. Leadership and Team Management
14. Lead, mentor, and develop the Toolroom and Maintenance teams, including training and performance management.
15. Coordinate daily activities to ensure efficient resource allocation and optimal team productivity.
16. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
17. Technical Oversight
18. Design and oversee mould design changes to improve production performance.
19. Monitor quality control processes within the Toolroom to ensure precision in mould production and repairs.
20. Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to address tooling and maintenance concerns.
21. Reporting and Administration
22. Prepare and maintain detailed reports on toolroom and maintenance activities, including downtime, repair logs, and cost analyses.
23. Manage budgets for tooling and maintenance operations.
24. Conduct regular reviews of equipment performance and implement corrective measures.

A minimum of 5 years' experience in injection moulding within a similar role, along with previous management or supervisory experience leading toolroom and maintenance teams, is required. The candidate should have strong expertise in mould design, repair, and maintenance, proficiency in technical drawings and mould design software, excellent troubleshooting skills, and experience with cost control and budgeting in a production environment.