Production / Workshop Manager

Cape Town
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing
Reference: SW004998/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

My client, a well established fabrication engineering company based in Blackheath, is seeking to employ a Projects Workshop Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering diploma or will be a trade tested boilermaker or fitter and turner.

Requirements:

Mechanical Engineering diploma with minimum 3 years workshop management experience.
Minimum requirements: Trade tested Toolmaker / Boilermaker, Fitter & Turner or Millwright with 5 years work experience.
At least 3 years workshop management experience.
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications, interpret, plan and manufacture accordingly.
Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English (a 3rd language would be advantageous).
Entrepreneurial mindset with “go-getter attitude”.
Natural aptitude for technical quality and finish of work.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Strong organizational and coordination skills.
Physically fit and healthy.
Good knowledge of the applicable safety regulations and procedures.
Computer literacy (basic proficiency in Word & Excel)
Valid Driver’s license (code EC would be advantageous) and own vehicle to travel to and from work
Must be willing to work overtime from time to time.

Duties will include but not limited to:

Manage a workshop with 30 technical staff.
Interact with Sales team and Operations manager on new projects, project scheduling and completion dates.
Daily work planning, scheduling and instruction to workshop teams and team leaders.
Interact with Operations manager and Customers on project progress and possible problems.
Plan and order of special items from external suppliers for in-time delivery.
Managing and adherence to work schedules.
Quality management throughout the production process.
Tooling management and control.
Supervision and training of workshop staff.
Anticipate, detect, and fix all items that may hinder effective operations.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
Ensure that all equipment and machinery are properly operated and maintained.
Perform administrative tasks as required.

In return, a highly competitive salary package is on offer

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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.