Workshop Foreman Coordinator

RPO Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Workshop Foreman Coordinator in Kempton Park. Your role will involve overseeing the maintenance store operations, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing procurement processes. Candidates should have experience in the food industry and a focus on lean manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary with additional benefits including medical insurance and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and commission

Medical Insurance

Retirement Annuity Benefits

Training resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running a maintenance store.
• Experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with equipment calibrations and legal inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Maintenance Stores and Workshop.
• Implement purchasing framework for engineering goods.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Liaise with Operations and Quality Assurance.

Skills

Team-building skills

Strong sense of urgency

Business management principles

Interpersonal communication

Analytical thinking

Tools

SYSPRO

Industry-standard equipment

Job description

Overview

Description of the role: Workshop Foreman Coordinator in Kempton Park, Johannesburg. The role oversees daily operations of the Maintenance Stores and Workshop, including procurement of engineering spares, stock control, calibration, and maintaining equipment records on-site. Experience in the food industry and a focus on lean manufacturing are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a purchasing framework for engineering goods including engineering stores spares and equipment.
• Place orders for engineering spares, stock and equipment, and administer the purchasing process.
• Maintain optimal stock levels in Engineering stores and perform stock takes.
• Monitor the workshop environment to ensure compliance with health and safety standards as set out by the OHS team and government requirements; keep records of inspections and scheduling.
• Liaise with Operations to prioritize jobs according to production requirements.
• Liaise with the Quality Assurance department to ensure food safety, quality, and product specifications are met or exceeded.
• Conduct assessments to identify mechanical and procedural limitations that affect work efficiency.
• Maximize material yields and minimize waste through the value chain.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements and Experience

• Proven experience in running a maintenance store, ordering parts, services and equipment.
• Experience in the food industry is an advantage.
• SYSPRO experience would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Understanding and experience with equipment calibrations, legal inspections, and record keeping of such work.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing is an advantage.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Strong team-building and people-management skills.
• A strong sense of urgency.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
• Be open-minded and practice equality.
• Good interpersonal relationships and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good decision-maker, analytical and logical.
• Ability to demonstrate accountability and to lead by example.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure.
• Medical Insurance and Retirement Annuity Benefits.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Training and resources to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity. Apply for this role today by contacting Justin Peach at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn. You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website or email your CV. We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will keep your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Package & Remuneration: Market Related

About Us

RPO is a Recruitment Specialist focused on providing recruitment solutions tailored to our valued clients. We focus on segments including Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Technology and Mining. With over 12 years of experience, RPO has access to many high-caliber candidates across industries, connected through our trained recruiters. We aim to help candidates reach their personal and professional goals by connecting them to better career paths.