Melting Plant Manager_FOUNDRY

Introduction

Auto Industrial Group (Pty) Ltd is a leading South African automotive component manufacturer with a proud heritage of delivering world-class engineering solutions to the automotive industry. Headquartered in Kempton Park, the Group provides fully integrated manufacturing capabilities encompassing casting, forging, precision machining, and assembly of safety-critical automotive components.

With strategically located operations across Gauteng, including machining facilities, foundries, and a forging plant, Auto Industrial Group produces high-quality components used in chassis, braking, steering, and drivetrain systems for major automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, quality, and safety, Auto Industrial Group continually invests in advanced manufacturing technologies and workforce development to maintain its position as a trusted supplier to the automotive sector.

At Auto Industrial Group, we don't just manufacture components—we engineer quality, safety, and performance for the future of mobility.

Duties & Responsibilities

Manage Melting Operation

• Control furnaces, equipment and procedures by directing and instructing personnel to ensure that a constant supply of “in spec” molten metal is delivered to the production lines

• Instruct and direct melting personnel in the charging and control of the furnaces

• Record all charges on metal sheets

• Control and direct personnel in the tapping and transfer of molten metal

• Record all transfers and tapping details

• Calculate necessary alloy additions for each furnace based on lab sample results, ensuring correct additions are made and recorded.

• Monitor furnace performance, especially lining conditions, and initiate relining when necessary.

• Supervise removal and installation of furnace and ladle linings.

• Understand furnace water systems to maintain water flow during problems.

Continuous Improvement

• Perform and ensure mat layout inspections as required by work instructions.

• Report on layout inspection status to the QA Manager monthly.

Motivation and Control

• Liaise with Auto-pour operator and Production Manager to plan delivery and grades of metal.

• Review subordinate performance and communicate achievements against targets.

• Initiate disciplinary action when required.

Safety, Health, and Environmental Report

• Ensure correct safety wear and equipment are used as specified in the MSDS.

• Treat and report any accidents to the safety officer.

• Enforce proper waste disposal for hazardous, domestic, and fluorescent waste according to instructions.

• Ensure laboratory equipment is stored safely.

• Troubleshooting and improvement suggestions where necessary.

• Comprehend instructions regarding this job function in its entirety.

• Ensure all equipment is handled with utmost care.

• Ensure that designated workstations are clean and neat during and at the end of every shift.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Certifications (Required)

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent

• Minimum 5 years' experience in foundry operations and induction furnaces.

• Minimum 3 years in a management role.

• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Good communication in the Company's official language and teamwork abilities.

• Understanding of safety procedures associated with high-temperature operations.

• Experience managing furnaces and melting processes.

• Experience leading production teams.

• Manufacturing and industrial environment - exposure to high temperatures, molten metal, noise, dust, and heavy equipment.

• Understand and practice good housekeeping at all times

• Suggest improvement in the work place

• Read and apply inspection procedures

• Or any other suitable experience as determined by the department manager whose signature hereto is proof of the employee’s acumen and skills

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's licence.

• Medically fit to work in a foundry/manufacturing environment.

• Ability to conduct physical workplace inspections.

• Flexible and available to respond to operational requirements when necessary.

• Willingness to attend meetings, training sessions, and emergency interventions outside normal working hours where required

Market Related

Qualifying candidates

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and believe they are suitable for this position are invited to submit their applications. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication regarding your application within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position and the Company