Production Foreman / Supervisor (Fixed Term Contract)
Engineering and Technical
KZN
Overview
An established industrial manufacturing company seeks a hands-on Production Foreman / Supervisor for their Dimple Tube Manufacturing Facility.
The successful candidate will oversee production operations, staff supervision, equipment maintenance, and ensure adherence to quality control and safety standards.
This role requires a technically strong foreman with a mechanical trade background and proven plant experience—preferably from sugar mills or similar heavy manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily production activities within the dimple tube manufacturing unit.
- Manage and develop a small team of production staff, ensuring optimal shift performance and productivity.
- Maintain and enforce quality control standards and operating procedures.
- Plan and oversee routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing machinery and tooling.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, safety, and reliability.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety regulations.
- Maintain production records, downtime reports, and shift reports.
- Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for any technical upgrades or repairs.
- Assist with shift and weekend work planning as required by production schedules.
Qualifications and Experience
- Trade-tested Fitter, Mechanical Artisan, or Mechanical Engineering qualification (National Diploma, N6, or equivalent).
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing or mechanical production environments.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing production machinery and pressure-related equipment (e.g., rollers, forming units, welding lines, or tube manufacturing systems).
- Proven supervisory or foreman-level experience leading small production teams.
- Solid understanding of quality and safety systems (ISO standards advantageous).
- Experience from sugar mills or similar process engineering operations highly beneficial.
Skills and Attributes
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving capability.
- Practical leadership with clear communication and staff coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently under pressure and meet production deadlines.
- Commitment to safe work practices and continuous improvement.
- Flexibility for shift work, weekend work, and extended hours during peak periods.
