Our client has a vacancy for a Production Foreman for their vehicle refurbishment engineering plant in Sandton, looking for candidates with foreman experience in a refurbishment or production or manufacturing environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal applicant will possess the following:-

• Matric or equivalent technical qualification
• Trade Test Certificate as Diesel Mechanic or Diesel Fitter.
• 5 – 8 Years working experience in an Automotive Engineering Workshop environment.
• Experience refurbishment of Engines, Gearboxes, Axles, Air Brake Valves, Compressors, Starters, Alternators and General Engineering.

JOB OUTPUTS

• Assume the responsibility of providing engineering services to other sections of the factory;
• Liaise with Stores to procure spares, raw materials, and components required to refurbish automotive components.
• Plan and monitor daily production and quality control.
• Assume line responsibility of managing staff at his or her sections. These will include managing and monitoring of leave, absenteeism, staff development, training and disciplinary.
• Participate in the implementation of Production Management Systems such as ISO 9001 QMS, ISO 14001 EMS, ISO 18001 Health & Safety Management System, and others;
• Act as Internal Consultant or an Expert in perform fault finding, diagnosis, and repair of the units at the section;
• Assist the Technical Manager in developing workflow process sheets, work instructions, and work procedures;
• Manage warranties and after-sales activities for units produced.
• Responsible for calibrating of all tools used at the section.
• Promote and maintain healthy customer relationships.
• Resolve customer queries.

COMPETENCIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Business Planning Systems.
• Quality & Environmental Management systems; manufacturing systems;
• Performance Management system;
• Relevant Legislations and Motor Industry Agreements.

SKILLS

• PC literate
• Good planning and organizing skills.
• Diagnostic Ability
• Good Verbal / Written
• Good leadership skills
• Good interpersonal & communication skills
• Time management skills
• Fault finding skills

ATTITUDE/CAPABILITY

• Good work ethics
• Quality orientated
• Hands-on approach
• Self-motivating and independent
• Service orientated
• Deadline driven
• Attention to detail.
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Fairness in handling employees
• Safety conscious.
• Stress tolerance.
• Willing to work long hours when necessary.
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills on automotive components i.e. engines, gearbox, axle, differentials etc.

email cv’s to mervyn@bonafidehc.co.za