Foundry Team Leader

Recruiter: Pronel Personnel

Job Ref: 790551

Date posted: Friday, September 25, 2026

Location: Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: Are you an experienced Foundry Team Leader/Supervisor with strong technical knowledge and the ability to get the best out of a production team? We’re looking for a hands-on leader who can drive production, maintain quality and safety standards, reduce scrap and keep the operation running efficiently. Requirements: Grade 12 / Matric 2+ years’ supervisory experience in a foundry advantageous Minimum 2 years’ experience with Gravity & High Pressure Die Casting machine setting and basic fault-finding Strong technical and process knowledge Excellent problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines Strong communication and people-management skills Knowledge of Health & Safety, quality and compliance standards Understanding of Lean / Continuous Improvement principles A hands-on approach and willingness to train and develop your team You’ll be responsible for: ✔️ Driving production and team performance ✔️ Maintaining quality standards ✔️ Monitoring and reducing scrap ✔️ Ensuring Health & Safety compliance ✔️ Managing staff utilisation, attendance and performance ✔️ Coordinating with Maintenance, Toolroom, Stores, Planning and Quality ✔️ Ensuring equipment and tooling are available and production plans are achieved ✔️ Driving continuous improvement initiatives If you’re a technically strong foundry professional who can lead from the front, we want to hear from you!