Toolroom Manager - East Rand, South Africa - Unique Personnel

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East Rand, South Africa

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Job Number

  • 72729

Job Type

  • Permanent

Job Title

  • Toolroom Manager

Computer Skills

  • MS Office

Industry

  • Electrical Manufacturing

City

  • Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Province

  • Gauteng
  • Tool Room Manager reporting to the General Manager Operations.
  • This position will be responsible for making or improving different types of tools to enable the production processes within a manufacturing facility to be as efficient asp ossible. This may include jigs, fixtures, clamps or moulds to obtain a more robust consistently produced part that meets the specification of the customer (Manufacturing).
  • Summary of Key Responsibilities:


  • Strategy and Development

  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice tool room vision, strategy,policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
  • Identify business improvement opportunities within the organization.
  • Contribute to new business initiatives, projects and review and communicate the impact on Tool Room activities.
  • General and Task Management
  • Provide specialist technical advice and support on all aspects of Tool design, manufacturing and estimating.
  • Support production and engineering with tooling and offer assistant with technical problems.
  • Supervise/Manage the running and plan activities of the tool room facilities and toolmakers,ensuring the tool room is a safe environment in line with health, safety and environmentalr equirements.
  • Supports Production and Engineering to manage and guarantee on time availability of tools to ensure continuous production and increase of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness).
  • Maximise the use of all resources, including IT and database maintenance for tracking all tools,
- implementing a planned schedule of maintenance and repair activity to ensure a computerised log is kept on faults and service history of tools
  • Implement storage of tools to facilitate highest standards within the department for good housekeeping, health, safety and environmental.
  • Ensure all stock items, tool inserts and spares are organized.
  • Oversee all work through the tool room efficiently and cost effectively and ensure that all target dates for tooling are met.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
  • Monitor and ensure the ongoing performance and maintenance of all moulds, trim dies andf ixtures.
  • Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.


  • People Management

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure

- optimal performance.
  • Ensure an effective interface with other departmental staff is maintained.
  • Communicate with manufacturing, quality, engineering, tool room personnel, and vendors
- concerning tool debugging, tool design, equipment purchases, outside machining services,- and operator training.
  • Assist with the development and implementation of company goals and objectives.
  • Manage, coach and develop a high performing tool room team that meets agreed objectives and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements
  • Develop and managed department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing
- performance of direct reports.
  • Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
  • Manage and lead the team, ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing holiday allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximise efficient productivity.
  • Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.
  • Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of them.
  • With help from Human Resources, make hiring and termination decisions to meet company goals.
  • Develop an apprenticeship program with the guidance of Human Resources and
management to build future company Mould Makers to provide manpower for growth.- Ensure that all employees, equipment, materials and areas of operation conform to

appropriate health and safety regulations.-
Inherent Requirements

  • Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree is preferred, Diploma or equivalent
  • Extensive plant level experience with significant proven supervisory experience
  • Technical understanding
  • Min 5 Years x CNC Programming experience is essential
  • Lead toolmaker for a minimum of 5 years
  • Minimum of 3 years managing a molding and molding building facility
  • Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent leadership and man

- management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a variety of crossfunctional team members
  • Excellent organisational and followup skills
  • Competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making
  • Is resilient, optimistic and open to change
  • A selfstarter, motivated and able to posi
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