VJ 415036 - Operations Manager/Director (Machine Shop) – Durban

SUMMARY:
Operations Manager/Director (Machine Shop) – Durban

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

Our client is a manufacturer of mechanical parts for the mining, construction and agricultural industries.

Job Description

You will be responsible for the following:

• Run the planning, production and day to day operations.
• Supervising the facility’s daily operations.
• Walking the workshop floor, and ensuring the correct parts are on the correct machines.
• Liaise with production manager, maintenance manager and orders / deliveries manager.
• Problem solving with maintenance manager on the shopfloor.
• Communicating with customers.
• Ensure health and safety standards are being maintained.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering Degree/Diploma or Trade Test (Fitter and Turner) with managerial experience.

Skills

• Minimum of 15 years experience, preferably in a machine shop (mills, lathes, etc.).
• Must be able to read complex engineering drawings.
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment, and have exposure to metal machining (turning, milling, heat treatment).
• Basic financial knowledge is beneficial.
• Labour law knowledge.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.

Benefits

• Medical Aid
• Pension

 

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