Toolroom Supervisor (Automotive)
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Permanent
PE006889
Automotive
Eastern Cape, Kariega / Uitenhage
Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)
Our client in the automotive industry based in Kariega is seeking a Toolroom Supervisor who will be responsible for the design, specification, follow-up and implementation of the production tools, in line with planning, quality (including industry standards) and cost targets.
Skills
AutomotiveInjection MouldingMillwrightToolmakerToolroom Supervisor
Duties:
  • Gather input from the product design team.
  • Manage process definition and ensure release of tools definition in appropriate product data management (PDM) System.
  • Prepare and maintain the integrity of tool documentation for final tool acceptance.
  • Propose and implement product and process improvements to fulfil geometric requirements.
  • Act as the technical correspondent for the tool supplier (tooling offers and technical design analysis)
  • Make tools available for plants so that product and process characteristics are under control.
  • Apply Group standards as well as other internal and industrial standards.
  • Supervise tool room staff.
  • Assign daily tasks, monitor work progress, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
  • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of injection molds to minimize production downtime.
  • Inspect molds for wear, damages, and dimensional accuracy before and after use.
  • Work closely with quality and production teams to resolve mold-related quality issues.
  • Enforce strict safety protocols in the tool room and during mold handling.
  • Prepare reports on tool room activities, mold performance, downtime and maintenance costs.
  • Keep management informed of critical issues and improvement opportunities.
Minimum requirements:
  • Degree/Diploma in Engineering/ Trade test in Tool & Die/ Millwright
  • At least 5 years within the manufacturing environment, preferably in the
  • automotive sector.
  • Injection moulding experience
  • Knowledge and experience in Project Management Process.
  • Knowledge of Production System Efficiency basics.
  • Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • International mindset.
  • Fluent in the English language.
  • Valid driver’s license and own transport.
For more information please contact:
Arlene