Welding Foreperson at Namstaffing

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to the Production Manager
• Planning jobs using resources effectively and efficiently and in accordance with the production plan
• Issuing and organising of job/production processes in accordance with production schedule
• Quality checks in accordance with ISO procedures constantly referring to the technical drawings
• Achieving standard times, set targets and delivery dates
• Controlling time and attendance and performance of the team and taking disciplinary action when required
• Attending and actively participating in production meetings
• General overall running of the department by leading and then controlling all resources available (manpower, machinery, material and manufacturing/method)
• Daily meetings with welding department employees and motivating/coaching employees
• The position does require flexibility and overtime hours when required
• General housekeeping of the area as well as housekeeping of the machinery and tools
• Health and Safety of employees within the department

REQUIREMENTS

• Clear ITC and Criminal Records
• Matric or equivalent or at least Level 4 English and Level 4 Mathematics
• Qualified “red seal” Welding Artisan
• Welding knowledge of stainless steel, mild steel and galvanized material essential
• Knowledge of grinding and polishing
• Knowledge of sheet metal and ability to read and understand mechanical and sheet metal drawings
• Minimum of three years sound line management/supervisory/Foreperson experience
• Sound planning, organising, leading and controlling skills
• Quality conscious and committed to quality
• English written and verbal communication skills and an ability to communicate and give feedback effectively
• Ability to motivate a team of people and to enforce discipline and manage conflict
• Accuracy and attention to detail essential
• Good attendance record
• A good team player capable of delivering results under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Positive, “can do” attitude, assertiveness, enthusiasm and honesty are the characteristics needed to take this position to the next level