Candidate Requirements

Responsibilities:

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

• Highlighted potential constraints or risks impacting production schedules
• Ensured Quality Control checks were completed and approved timeously
• Notified Factory Supervisor immediately of quality issues, staffing shortages or production delays
• Completed, filed and submitted all required paperwork on time
• Communicated clearly, timeously and effectively with all company stakeholders
• Ensured production plan was met
• Maintained zero quality issues
• Maintained machine uptime and efficiency
• Monitored production output against daily and weekly targets
• Ensured quality compliance and reduced defect rates
• Ensured adherence to safety standards
• Maintained accuracy of all production records
• Carried out all reasonable assignments requested by Management

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

• Set up, operated and monitored machinery including CNC machines, press brakes, rollers, welding equipment and polishing machines
• Ensured machines ran efficiently to meet daily production targets
• Loaded raw materials and components into machines and removed finished products
• Adjusted machine settings to maintain optimal performance and product quality
• Followed production work orders, drawings and specifications accurately
• Recorded production output, downtime and variances accurately
• Completed job cards, checklists and inspection records
• Provided feedback to supervisors on production performance and issues
• Collaborated with supervisors, quality inspectors and maintenance teams
• Assisted with training of junior operators
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the factory
• Ensured production plan was met
• Maintained zero quality issues
• Maintained machine uptime and efficiency
• Ensured production output met targets
• Ensured quality compliance and reduced defect rates
• Ensured adherence to safety standards
• Maintained accuracy of production records

 MAINTENANCE & CALIBRATION

• Supported the preventative maintenance plan for the Pretoria office and all departments
• Performed routine machine checks and basic preventative maintenance
• Identified mechanical or operational issues and escalated to maintenance or supervisors
• Assisted with minor repairs and adjustments where trained
• Maintained cleanliness and housekeeping of machines and surrounding work areas
• Ensured all new equipment was added to the maintenance schedule and obsolete equipment removed
• Ensured maintenance schedule was up to date and all preventative maintenance activities completed before due dates
• Ensured all new equipment requiring calibration was added to the calibration schedule and obsolete equipment removed
• Ensured calibration schedule was up to date and all calibration activities completed before due dates
• Obtained quotes for all maintenance work
• Ensured all maintenance work was approved before commencement
• Obtained Job Cards or Completion Certificates for all maintenance work performed
• Maintained minimal breakdowns
• Ensured compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
• Ensured maintenance and calibration schedules were up to date and deadlines met
• Ensured clear communication across the organisation regarding maintenance activities

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY

• Supported housekeeping of the factory area
• Operated machinery in accordance with safety procedures and company policies
• Wore appropriate PPE at all times
• Reported unsafe conditions, incidents and near misses immediately
• Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Enforced organisational safety principles including no cellphone in production, correct PPE, hairnets in warehouse and adherence to demarcations
• Reported all Health & Safety incidents timeously
• Managed and monitored safe disposal of expired and hazardous stock through approved vendors
• Maintained a safe and secure working environment
• Maintained zero Health & Safety incidents

QUALITY MANAGEMENT

• Inspected components during and after production to ensure compliance with specifications, tolerances and quality standards
• Identified defects or deviations and reported issues immediately
• Used measuring tools including callipers, micrometres and gauges to verify dimensions and quality
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• Ensured products met applicable standards for pressure vessels and medical‑related equipment
• Performed investigations into NCAs and product complaints
• Ensured product quality and safety throughout the production process
• Ensured product quality and staff safety across all Pretoria facilities
• Documented NCAs and ARs where required
• Improved processes and policies to support organisational goals
• Formulated and implemented departmental procedures to maximise output
• Monitored adherence to procedures
• Maintained zero audit findings
• Ensured complaints were raised and closed timeously
• Ensured NCAs were raised and closed timeously
• Drove continuous improvement through BEST recommendations

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

• Developed training and skills plans
• Provided training where required
• Recorded all training activities
• Ensured staff were skilled, efficient and knowledgeable
• Ensured training information was updated at all times
• Ensured effective communication across all training activities