Production Controller And Designer - Fsg Limited

FSG Limited is Botswana’s leading funeral services provider with nineteen (19) branches across the country. The company is listed on Botswana Stock Exchange. It is a holding company of FSG Services, FSG Assurance, FSG Investments, FSG Properties, FSG Private Cemeteries and FSG Manufacturing.

Suitable applicants are invited for the position of a Production Controller and Designer within FSG Manufacturing which is a wood manufacturing plant for coffins and caskets

Purpose of the job
The incumbent will be responsible to effectively and efficiently perform production control and product design involving all types of wood at the company’s manufacturing plant. She/He will also be responsible for resolving all technical maintenance of machines and major mechanical breakdowns.

Roles & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to;

·         Develop new products and processes for better productivity;

·         Develop jigs and fixtures for quality production uses;

·         Plan and perform preventative and breakdown maintenance of all the machines and tools;

·         Maintain quality of machine and processes;

·         Perform machine settings for complex operations; and

·         Ensure that all accessories, consumables, protective tools and uniforms and contents in production floor are strictly used for company purpose.

Qualifications & Experience
The ideal candidate must possess at least Diploma in Wood Machining from a recognized university or equivalent and hands on traceable reference with at least ten (10) years experience in a production/ wood manufacturing plant. S/He must have knowledge of Computer Aided Design, be computer literate and have experience in research & Development.

Required Competencies
The required candidate is expected to have the following
competencies;

·         Versatile in all wood working machinery and processes;

·         Good exposure in mass production;

·         Good knowledge in jigs and fixtures;

·         Pro-active, mature and keen eye on the performances of various jigs and fixtures;

·         Good knowledge of timber and timber products; and

·         Good knowledge of overhead machine accessories and abrasives.

Qualified and competent candidates should forward comprehensive CV’s, certified copies of certificates and at least two references to the following address not later than 29th May 2015.

Head of Human Resources
Private Bag BO 211, Bontleng
Gaborone
Email: recruitment@fsg.co.bw

N.B Correspondence will only be entered into with successful candidates.

From: Sunday Standard May 17-23 2015