Production Foreman: Material Preparation and CNC M

Production planning and scheduling

• Plan, schedule and prioritise all departmental work to meet production and project deadlines • Coordinate workflow through the ERP or MRP production planning system • Monitor work orders, machine loading, labour allocation and production progress • Ensure material availability and readiness to support fabrication and assembly • Manage departmental capacity and proactively identify production constraints • Participate in daily and weekly production planning meetings Manufacturing operations

• Lead and supervise the safe, efficient operation of CNC machining centres, a CNC horizontal boring mill, conventional fitting and turning, CNC press brakes, and CNC laser, plasma, tube laser and profile plasma cutting machines Technical and manufacturing excellence

• Interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications and production documentation • Review manufacturing job packs before production release • Use 2D and 3D nesting software to maximise material utilisation and reduce waste • Ensure manufacturing processes comply with engineering and quality requirements • Resolve technical manufacturing challenges together with Engineering • Drive standardisation and best manufacturing practice ERP and digital manufacturing

• Use the ERP system to manage work orders, monitor progress, track labour and machine utilisation, record completed operations and report production performance • Maintain accurate production data and manufacturing records • Support the continued adoption and optimisation of ERP manufacturing processes in the department Continuous improvement

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical solutions • Improve productivity, machine utilisation, material yield and manufacturing efficiency • Reduce waste through better nesting strategies and workflow optimisation • Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives People leadership

• Lead, coach and develop departmental employees • Manage attendance, performance, productivity and discipline • Identify training needs and mentor artisans and operators • Conduct daily production meetings and toolbox talks • Build a culture of accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement Safety, quality and compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company SHEQ systems • Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations • Ensure equipment is operated safely and maintained according to company procedures • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and ensure all components meet drawing and quality specifications Performance reporting

• Monitor and

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