Precision Engineering Workshop Manager
Job Placements · Germiston, Gauteng
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Are you an experienced Workshop Manager with a strong technical background in precision engineering and CNC machining ?
Our client is urgently looking for a Precision Engineering Workshop Manager to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of their workshop, ensuring production targets, quality standards, client requirements and deadlines are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the day-to-day operations of a precision engineering workshop
Oversee CNC machining and programming activities
Plan and manage production schedules and job priorities
Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
Monitor quality control and quality assurance processes
Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings
Liaise with clients regarding specifications, progress, deadlines and requirements
Lead, manage and motivate workshop staff
Identify and resolve technical and production-related problems
Ensure compliance with engineering, safety and industry standards
Monitor workshop performance, productivity and turnaround times
Minimum Requirements
Extensive experience in precision engineering / CNC machining
Strong CNC programming and machining experience
Proven workshop and production management experience
Experience managing production schedules and strict deadlines
Strong understanding of quality control and quality assurance
Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings
Experience in client liaison and relationship management
Strong technical and problem-solving abilities
Proven team leadership and people-management experience
Good knowledge of engineering compliance, safety and industry standards
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a hands-on, technically strong and results-driven manager who understands CNC and precision engineering from the ground up and can confidently take ownership of workshop operations.
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