Foundary Foreman - Germiston, South Africa - Objective Personnel

Description

• Matric with SAIF certification
• Industry Trade certificate advantagious
• 4 + years experience within a supervisory postion
• 5 + years experience of molten metal experience
• Knowledge in green sand foundry: ductile iron

• Meets, studies production schedules and estimates worker/equipment hour
• Recommend production methods, equipment performance and quality of products
• Maintains production, efficiency, and employee records. Ensures the departments efficiency rates meet or exceed expectations.
• Ensures that all equipment is in good, safe operating condition and is utilized according to process specifications.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Requests estimates, submits requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Consults with support services (quality/pattern shop) to ensure the production of quality castings and to determine cause of casting defects and implement solutions.
• Utilizes employee group to clean and conduct minor preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Participates in supervisor training, develops supervisory skills through continuing education and mentoring with more senior peers with production problem solving experience.
• Sets up rotation schedules, arranges cross-training opportunities and assigns duties.
• Communicates, supports, and enforces company policies.
• Interviews employees, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints and resolves problems.