Factory Foreman - Hollow Core Precast - A0713

Status: Open

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Our client is looking for a full time FACTORY (Manufacturing/Production) FOREMAN at our Hollow core Precast division. Their plant is situated outside Durbanville on the Vissershok Road.

This position reports to the Factory Manager.  They are the supplier of precast elements to the building/construction industry. This position will suite an energetic go getter, who will be able to run an 18-hour operational factory with a staff compliment of 50, 6 days a week.

Responsibilities:

·       Supervision / monitoring of factory operations to ensure productivity, quality, and safety

·       Planning & casting as well as lane stripping

·       Management and communication to ensure that supervisors, operators and labourers understand the requirements of the daily tasks which have been assigned to them

·       Make sure deliveries are send on time

·       Attend to line performance issues: Determine where bottle necks occur, attend to break downs, walk the lines daily to check process control, check lists are accurately completed

·       Ensure machines are continuously cleaned and inspected at the start and end of each shift

·       Report any maintenance issues immediately and assist with break downs

Desired experience & qualification:

·       At least 8 years’ relevant experience either in a similar role or as construction foreman at a reputable construction company

·       Knowledge of concrete, formwork, reinforcing steel and pre-tension steel

·       Preferred knowledge of mechanical equipment including concrete batch plant, saw cutting machines, hydraulic jacks and overhead cranes

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·       Deadline and programme driven – ability to adhere to time programmes

·       Accurate work under pressure

 

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