Weaving Shift Foreman

We are looking for a Weaving Shift Foreman to join our production team.

The purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the weaving shift by coordinating production activities, addressing operational issues promptly, and ensuring that all looms are correctly adjusted to produce the required articles.

The role is responsible for ensuring that each loom operates at optimum performance throughout the shift, while minimising downtime, maintaining quality standards, and supporting the achievement of production targets.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Productivity

• Ensure 1st line & preventive maintenance is conducted to minimise downtime
• Ensure article changes are effectively carried out to ensure that the looms are set up correctly, run efficiently & produce according to customer specification
• Ensure looms are properly tuned so they run as efficiently as possible with minimal rejects & waste
• Coordinate shift activities to ensure that targets are met & standards maintained
• Work with the Weaving Technician to minimise unplanned downtime due to breakdowns
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring faults to minimise downtime & costs
• Perform shift handover to ensure effective communication & continuity from shift to shift
• Complete required documentation for reporting purposes

Quality

• Perform checks on all machines to ensure that product is to specification & address issues
• Ensure quality issues are effectively resolved to minimise rejects & ensure customer requirements are met
• Manage the quality change & warp-out process to ensure that specifications are adhered to
• Ensure machine guarding & safety devices are in place & functioning to prevent injury to personnel
• Ensure looms are stopped if consistently producing poor quality

Management

• Act as a subject matter expert to assist weavers, warpers & knotters with resolving technical issues
• Act as a mentor & coach to uplift people, improve motivation & provide life skills
• Facilitate performance management & disciplinary processes
• Conduct training as & when required to ensure skills transfer & enable empowerment
• Identify potential & manage personal development goals

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Relevant Technical Qualification (Weaving or Textile Technology)
• 3 Years in Weaving environment
• Supervisory/Management experience is essential

SKILLS:

• Production skills
• Housekeeping skills
• Documentation skills
• Supervision
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Coping with pressures
• Planning and organization skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Logical thinking
• Decision making

Job Type: Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Weaving: 3 years (Required)
• Supervising: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Trade Test Certification in CTFL (Required)

Work Location: In person