TOOL ROOM MANAGER

Introduction

The South African Mint (Pty) Ltd is a world-class manufacturer of coins and medallions, committed to excellence in precision engineering and manufacturing. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and results-driven Tool Room Manager to join our Engineering team and lead our tooling operations to new heights.

ROLE PURPOSE

Reporting to the Engineering Manager , the successful candidate will be responsible for directing and coordinating all tool room activities related to the production of tooling. You will coordinate production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to ensure optimum utilisation of human resources, machines, and equipment. You will also be responsible for establishing production and quality control standards, developing budgets, and managing cost controls.

Duties & Responsibilities

Tooling & Production Management

• Manage and monitor the tool manufacturing process to support manufacturing plants

• Oversee tool room planning, including workflow planning and ensuring all required components are available

• Monitor weekly tooling production plans and measure actual vs. target performance

• Ensure compliance with Bill of Materials and initiate corrective action for non-conformances

• Oversee root cause analysis and corrective actions for scraps and reworks

• Review production and operational reports and provide guidance and feedback

• Manage CAPEX projects for all tooling operations, including project scoping and implementation

\uD83D\uDD0D Quality & Compliance

• Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures and verify quality standards

• Ensure work instructions align with SOPs for first-line inspections

• Develop and implement tooling best practices for plant availability and safety compliance

• Participate in quality initiatives and corrective actions to address non-conformances

• Ensure alignment of all work processes to required quality standards

• Proactively identify and implement continual improvement strategies

\uD83D\uDC65 People Management

• Provide strong leadership to the team, defining clear departmental objectives

• Deploy people management processes including:

• Workforce planning

• Recruitment & selection

• Learning & development

• Performance management

• Career & succession planning

• Employee relations

• Foster a positive working environment that improves staff morale and productivity

• Design and review organisational structures in collaboration with HR to support operational plans

\uD83D\uDCB0 Financial Management

• Develop and manage the tool room budget and cost controls

• Monitor expenses to ensure expenditure remains within budget

• Continuously identify and implement cost-saving measures

\uD83E\uDDBA Health, Safety & Governance

• Adhere to and enforce all health and safety regulations

• Report all safety hazards, accidents, and incidents to relevant parties

• Actively address customer and supplier concerns

• Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety regulations and all other applicable regulatory statutes

• Lead compliance with safety and quality systems within area of responsibility

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with all key stakeholders to ensure an effective tooling production process

• Consult with engineering personnel regarding modifications to machines and equipment

• Confer with management to establish production and quality control standards and provide input into production strategy

• Lead and participate in troubleshooting escalated matters and initiatives

General

• Organise and coordinate people and resources to achieve desired outputs and targets

• Develop and maintain communication structures ensuring direct reports have access to required tools, equipment, and materials

• Adhere to world-class manufacturing standards to ensure competitiveness

• Ensure monthly processes are followed, including work orders, sign-offs, and job card closures

• May be required to fulfil ad hoc duties as and when required

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Diploma / NQF Level 6 in Engineering or Management

• Qualified Toolmaker (QCTO)

• 7+ years' experience in a tooling manufacturing environment

• 3–5 years' experience in a management role within a tool room, tooling manufacturing, or production environment

• Sound knowledge of - Quality Management Systems, Preventive Maintenance, Budgeting & Cost Control and Safety Regulations