Fabrication Manager

Contact person for this position:

Cathrine Hendricks

cathrine@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Our client is seeking a Fabrication Manager who will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all fabrication, milling, and stock management activities to ensure efficient production, quality compliance, cost control, and on-time delivery. This role requires a candidate with strong leadership, technical expertise in steel fabrication, and a hands-on approach to managing multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

Fabrication Operations

• Manage and oversee daily fabrication activities including cutting, bending, welding, and assembly.
• Ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are consistently met.
• Interpret and review technical drawings, specifications, and job cards.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Milling Department

• Oversee milling operations to ensure accuracy, productivity, and adherence to specifications.
• Ensure proper machine utilization, tooling availability, and preventive maintenance.
• Work closely with engineering and production planning to align milling output with fabrication needs.

Stock & Inventory Management

• Oversee raw material, work-in-progress, and finished goods stock control.
• Ensure accurate stock levels, minimizing shortages and overstocking.
• Implement and maintain effective stock control systems and procedures.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all work comply with industry quality standards and company procedures.
• Enforce strict adherence to health and safety regulations (OHS Act).
• Conduct regular inspections, Planned job Task observations, and toolbox talks.
• Address non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

People Management

• Lead, train, and develop supervisors and shop-floor staff.
• Manage performance, attendance, discipline, and skills development.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Planning & Reporting

• Plan production schedules in line with customer demand and capacity.
• Monitor Objective and Target KPIs such as productivity, scrap rates, downtime, and labour efficiency.
• Prepare and submit daily operational and production reports.
• Assist with budgeting and cost control initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Trade Test in Welding, Boiler making, Fitting & Turning, or similar (essential)
• Diploma or Certificate in Production Management, Mechanical Engineering, or Operations Management (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in steel fabrication or heavy engineering
• At least 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role
• Proven experience managing fabrication, milling, and stock control functions
• Welders’ qualifications AWS, ASME management
• ISO9002 – ISO45000 and ISO18000 experience

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes and machinery
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Sound understanding of milling operations
• Solid understanding of production planning and inventory control
• Computer literacy (ERP systems, Excel, production reporting)

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Results-driven with strong organisational skills
• Hands-on, proactive, and safety-conscious
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

 Working Conditions

• Factory / workshop-based environment
• May require overtime or extended hours during peak production periods
• PPE compliance is mandatory machinery.

Salary: Market Related

Location: Germiston

Start Date: Immediate

Working Hours: (Dayshift) 07:00- 17:00 Monday- Thursday 07:00- 14:00 Friday