Component Assembly Manager

Our client is currently recruiting for a Component Assembly Manager to be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Assembly Department, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive technical knowledge of heavy diesel equipment, hydraulics, quality systems, and production management.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Manage and oversee all activities within the Component Assembly Department.
• Lead, mentor and supervise a team of skilled artisans and assembly personnel.
• Ensure production schedules and delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor departmental performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all assembly work complies with company quality standards and customer specifications.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics.
• Oversee the assembly, testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems and components.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems.
• Develop and implement new quality control procedures where required.
• Ensure a safe, efficient and organised production environment.
• Coordinate with engineering, production planning and other departments to achieve operational objectives.
• Take full accountability for departmental productivity, quality and performance.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and operational excellence.

Personal Attributes: 

• Recognised apprenticeship as a Heavy Diesel Plant Fitter or equivalent trade qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience.
• Extensive experience working with hydraulic systems.
• Previous experience supervising skilled artisans within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in heavy equipment, mining equipment or industrial machinery manufacturing will be highly advantageous.
• Valid Class B Driver's License.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Valid Passport + Ability to relocate to Francistown, Botswana essential