Sheet Metal Production Manager

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee sheet metal production operations including Laser Cutting, Tube Laser Cutting, Punching,
• bending (sheet and tube bending), Laser Welding, TiG, COâ?? and Spot Welding & Fabrication, Paint, Shot
• Blast, Cleaning and Polishing and the Final QC Inspection.
• Plan materials and manage procurement to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
• Maintain daily and monthly production schedules to meet deadlines.
• Manage the entire operational process and ensure consistent finish quality.
• Collaborate with engineering and design teams to prepare and launch jobs smoothly.
• Lead production meetings, resolve technical challenges, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement quality control measures and monitor adherence to specifications.
• Maintain the fabrication machinery maintenance schedules to ensure limited down me caused by breakdowns.
• Design & Engineering Oversight
• Collaborate with the engineering and design teams, ensuring completed drawings are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered on me.
• Work closely with designers to resolve manufacturing challenges, improve drawings, and optimize part design.
• Technical Problem-Solving
• Support troubleshooting on CNC operations (laser, punch, bending), Tube laser cutting and laser welding issues, Programming or drawing errors, Material mismatches or shortages, Tooling issues in sheet metal, bending, and CNC environments.
• Work with design to correct or optimize drawings and reduce reworks.

Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Metal and Engineering
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Johannesburg
Salary bracket:
R 28000 - 36000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes