Toolroom Supervisor
Hire Resolve · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- We are looking for an experienced Toolroom Supervisor to oversee plastic moulding toolroom operations and provide hands-on mould maintenance support.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining mould integrity, minimising production downtime, supervising staff, and ensuring effective maintenance and continuous improvement within the toolroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise toolroom operations and human resources.
- Minimise mould-related machine downtime in plastic moulding operations.
- Conduct effective and timely mould fault finding and rectification.
- Identify faults and recommend improvements.
- Conduct regular mould inspections and servicing.
- Plan and organise departmental resources effectively.
- Perform assigned maintenance tasks and ensure completion of job cards.
- Ensure scheduled maintenance is completed by subordinates.
- Identify and implement maintenance improvements.
- Liaise with external vendors and contractors.
- Assist with new mould procurement, preparation, installation and modifications.
- Assist with major and minor mould repairs.
- Monitor mould condition and recommend future rectification requirements.
- Ensure availability and effective management of maintenance spares.
- Liaise with stores regarding stock levels and improvements.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards.
- Support management systems including Pragma, ISO 9001, NOSA and WCM.
- Adhere to and enforce workplace safety procedures and legislation.
- Assist in developing and improving departmental procedures.
- Coach and mentor less experienced artisans and maintenance personnel.
- Inspect completed work and provide technical guidance where required.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Trade Tested Toolmaker – N3 qualification required.
- Minimum 10 years' continuous experience in a mould maintenance environment.
- Minimum 10 years' experience within a plastic injection moulding production environment.
- Minimum 5 years' supervisory experience.
- Strong technical and analytical skills.
- Proven problem-solving ability.
- Strong supervisory, organising and delegation skills.
- Hands-on approach to maintenance and fault finding.
- Good knowledge of plant safety procedures.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with external vendors and contractors.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and good time management.
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required.