Minimum Requirements: 6 years experience as a Production Foreman. Essential: Matric. Good command of English, both written and verbal. Knowledge of machinery is required. Line management courses and tertiary education will be considered preferable. Previous management experience in a production environment. Beneficial: Experience working in the rubber manufacturing industry. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Must have own vehicle and a valid Drivers License. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure only high-quality blanks are used in the manufacturing process. Guarantee that products are produced according to technical specifications and quality standards. Have the authority and responsibility to halt the production process if any deviation from the established standards occurs. Ensure operators work efficiently and meet production output targets. Ensure operators are adequately trained and follow their respective work instructions. Maintain necessary records as required by management to demonstrate proper control and accountability. Monitor machinery to ensure it is operating correctly and effectively. Maintain and uphold the Leader Tread quality systems in place. Manage and control the labor assigned to you, ensuring optimal performance. Ensure good housekeeping standards are maintained within your section. Enforce safe operating procedures and ensure operators are using the necessary PPE. Oversee daily stock takes to ensure accurate inventory control. Ensure scrap materials are controlled, weighed, and recorded according to the implemented systems. Ensure proper functioning of the forklift truck. Take on additional duties as assigned by management from time to time. Ensure operators have access to the necessary tools and equipment to perform their tasks effectively. Ensure that off-cuts and end-of-molding blanks are sent to the extruder/mixer. Enforce discipline within the team when necessary to maintain a productive and respectful work environment. Closing Date: Submissions for this vacancy will close on 17 January 2025, however you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 9 February 2025. Please Note: Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We are, however, recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities. PoPI Act: Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013: Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that "Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive". For more information please contact: Consultant EK