Tooling Foreman - Staff Solutions

Durban – KwaZulu Natal 5 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related

Tooling Foreman

Staff Solutions
Durban – KwaZulu Natal
Date Created : 5 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Tooling Foreman to join their dynamic team in Durban (Prospecton).
 
Skills
Automotive Sector Design Machinery Design ToolingTool and JigTooling ForemanToolmaker
 
Job Responsibilities: 
Elimination of waste
  • Assist in and Support the ME plans on existing and new production lines .
  • Support ME Improvement objectives by supporting the Maintenance departments in the manufacturing of new die's, punches etc.
  • Utilise all allocated resources within your control effectively at all times .
  • Participate in daily Production and Project related planning.
  • Ensure all agreed to ME facilities , Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures improvements are timeously planned and implemented as requested thru implementation and or reported losses..
  • Propose support and document most cost effective improvement strategies with timings to achieve improvement objectives.
  • Planned tasks are carried out according to planned Schedule.
  • Ensure backlogs are closed off
  • Labour Control best practices
  • Headcount , Attendance ,Normal time , Overtime
  • Ensure equipment and spares for maintenance are always available for planned and unplanned maintenance             
  • Ensure critical spares are in place                
Quality:
  • Meet or exceed customer Quality requirements
  • Ensure manufacture of new/replacement parts meet requirements that meet quality requirements
  • Analyse 2D drawings. Interpret 2D drawings and ensure that the specific requirements are fully understood.
  • Analyse 3D CAD data. Design using 3D CAD data from the customer / suppliers, using available software packages inside the organization
  • Review die designs, Support with die designs
  • Using internally developed processes that adhere to the design requirements of the Customer, the manufacturing process and the design standard of the organization
  • Analyse data received from Tooling suppliers
  • Manufacturing approval of manufacturing processes for production in the organization
  • Tools, jigs, fixtures and manufacturing processes will need to be maintained and approved to ensure that production will be possible in the organization
  • Support in trial activities. Manufacturing processes will be trialled, measured and approved within the organization.                                                                                                                                                       
  • Continuous Improvement:
  • Support and Management in closing off Tooling related Problem Solving Activities..
  • To ensure the loop in closed by implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions.
  • Cost Saving implementation strategies
  • Budgeted improvements in Materials, Labour and OT agreed to costs are planned , measured and met. 
  • Ensure Design Standards are adhered to and aligned to design standards
  • Using experience from previous developments and past experiences, all design modifications are to be kept up to date according to the best practice of the organization
  • Support closing off Engineering related problem solving activities
  • Implementation of Corrective Actions and Preventative Actions.
Job Requirements:
  • Suitably Qualified                                                
  • Senior Certificate                                
  • Experience in Management of Personnel                    
  • Basic computer skills                                                
  • Experience in a Production Engineering Environment       
  • Maintenance / Design of Machinery & Tooling

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