Workshop Foreman CM - M1

In brief

**Overview** Sandvik is a global industrial group recognized for its advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas, including tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for rock excavation, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials, and process systems. This Workshop Foreman position is designed for a candidate proficient in the manufacturing or rebuild process for continuous miners and other underground mining equipment. A crucial aspect of the role involves specializing in the repair and maintenance of continuous miners used in underground mining operations. The primary responsibility is to oversee the operational functionality of the workshop, with key objectives focused on ensuring the designated production area meets predefined goals related to safety, quality outcomes, production volume, staffing levels, and on-time delivery. **What you will do** * Oversee the operational functionality of the workshop. * Ensure the designated production area meets predefined goals related to safety, quality outcomes, production volume, staffing levels, and on-time delivery. * Be responsible for employees, machines, and methods. * Be responsible for reaching tactical targets. * Ensure staff competence and that work is done according to the agreed procedures and routines. * Lead and distribute work in the production area. * Be responsible for personnel in areas such as rehabilitation and workforce planning, ensuring compliance with all employment, health, and safety laws. * Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the assembly team; monitor and analyse team performance against set KPIs. * Be responsible for all machinery and equipment in the production area. * Be responsible for the development of a yearly budget, ongoing expense tracking, and cost saving initiatives. * Actively work with culture change - attitudes, commitments, and behaviours of individuals and groups. * Be responsible for specifying requirements on support functions as well as initiating and following up on improvement projects. * Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards and ensure that products meet customer specifications and expectations. * Initiate improvement projects, including the implementation and maintenance of 5S principles for workplace organization. * Prepare regular reports for management on productivity, quality, and other relevant metrics. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification. * National Certificate (NCV). * National Diploma. * Technical qualification - Trade certificate or tertiary Diploma. * 3-5 years' experience in a Foreman or supervisory role within a machine assembly or Workshop environment. * Experience in implementing and maintaining quality control measures in assembly operations. * Product knowledge on flameproof equipment. * Proven technical troubleshooting experience. * Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis. * Excellent communication skills. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate is someone with proficiency in the manufacturing or rebuild process for continuous miners and experience with other underground mining equipment, specializing in their repair and maintenance. This role is suited for an individual with 3-5 years of experience in a Foreman or supervisory capacity within a machine assembly or workshop environment, holding a Matric or equivalent and a technical qualification. The successful applicant will be responsible for overseeing workshop operations, managing staff and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, meeting production targets, managing budgets, driving cultural change, and initiating improvement projects. Furthermore, candidates should possess proven technical troubleshooting abilities, demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, product knowledge of flameproof equipment, and excellent communication skills. **Deadline** 12th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/workshop-foreman-cm-m1-sandvik-1 Source: myjobmag

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