PRODUCTION CONTROLLER & DESIGNER – FSG

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Position: Production Controller And Designer
Location: Gaborone

About FSG Limited:

FSG Limited is Botswana’s leading funeral services provider with 22 branches across Botswana and with significant presence in South Africa, and Zambia.

Applications are invited from qualified Botswana citizens for the position of Production Controller and Designer tenable at Gaborone.

Role Overview:

To effectively and efficiently control the production of coffins and caskets and for designing new products involving various types of wood. The role also includes ensuring technical maintenance of machines and responding to any major mechanical breakdowns at the manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diploma in Wood Machining, or equivalent from a recognized technical institution.
• At least 10 years’ hands-on experience in a production/wood manufacturing plant.
• Strong background in woodworking machinery, production design, and factory production processes.

Key Requirements:

• Versatile in all wood-working machinery and processes;
• Good exposure in mass production;
• Good working of knowledge of jigs and fixtures;
• Pro-active, mature and have good leadership skills to manage production floor;
• Good knowledge of timber and timber products; and
• Good knowledge of machine accessories and abrasives.

Key performance areas:

• Develop new wood-based products and processes to improve productivity and competitiveness.
• Plan and carry out preventive and breakdown maintenance of machines and woodworking tools.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, machine performance, and production processes.
• Perform machine settings for complex operations and train operators where necessary.
• Supervise production teams, ensuring efficiency, discipline, and adherence to company standards.
• Research and develop innovative designs to expand the company’s product line.
• Ensure effective use and accountability of all factory accessories, consumables, and protective equipment.
• Monitor production targets, output levels and waste reduction initiatives.
• Report production performance and technical issues to management for decision-making.