Machine Shop Supervisor at SA Metal Group

The Group has a Machine Shop Supervisor position available. The successful candidate will provide multi-skilled maintenance services to SA Metal - Machine Shop Department. He/she will also be required to:

• Oversee/supervise operations of the Machine Shop on a daily basis
• Assist the Manager with planning of day to day jobs for the Machine Shop
• Compile/assist with SOP’s for the Machine Shop
• Ensure that a high quality of work and safety standards are maintained
• Using computerized maintenance management system to plan, track and record daily tasks as well as raising new work requests
• Track manpower utilization and performance
• Ensure the service delivered is of high quality and according to drawing tolerances
• Assist the Manager with coaching the Team in regards with technical support, planning of work, stores requirements, ordering of material and tools for the Machine Shop
• Monitor quality, accuracy and efficiency of teams work in terms of finished parts, tools or sub-assemblies and report any issues or possible improvements required to Manager
• Completing urgent/critical jobs as operational requirements demand
• Instruct and mentor staff as required
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Program with Edgecam (Milling and Laths)
• Program and setup Siemens CNC
• Manage team attendance and timekeeping
• Ensure that the machines preventive maintenance is performed and that all equipment is in a good and safe condition
• Quality control on drawings submitted
• Any other tasks or adhoc duties, as agreed with the Manager, suited to this level of leadership

Qualifying Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience
• Minimum 5 years post trade test working experience in a manufacturing / production environment
• Relevant tertiary qualification (N3 or higher)
• Trade Test Certificate
• Working knowledge of OHSA
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
• Good written, verbal and listening skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel
• Valid Driver’s license and own reliable transport
• Be fully competent and able to program with Edgecam (Milling and Laths)
• Be fully competent and able to program with G-Codes
• Have expertise on material characteristics

Qualifying Attributes

• Attention to detail and an analytical approach to troubleshooting
• Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively in a pressurized environment
• Excellent team player – able to balance team and individual responsibilities
• Ability to maintain professional working relations with diverse personalities
• Hard-working and self-motivated
• Time and priority management
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Ability to work in; as well as lead a team
• Logical and detail orientated
• Excellent standards of execution
• Clear leadership ability
• Critical thinking and conflict resolution potential
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
• Excellent planning, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills on all levels

SKILLS

• CNC Programming
• Machinist
• Management
• Milling
• Supervising
• Turning
• Toolmaking