Executive Manager - Process Engineering - Potchefstroom - EE/AA

SUMMARY:
Calling all Senior/Managerial Level Engineers (Industrial/ Mechanical or Chemical)

POSITION INFO:

My Client, a leading and well known manufacturing company with a plant outside Potchefstroom in the North West requires a competent and experienced Executive Manager, Process Engineering to join their team.

This position is reporting to the Head of Site.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To lead and manage a team of technical and process improvement specialists in the Operations division at the Boskop site.

POST REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum M-Tech / B-Eng / B.Sc Tertiary education. Preference will be given to Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.

5 to 8 Years’ experience of leading a team at Middle Management level is essential.

Broad experience in a development and manufacturing environment (Explosive / Engineering / Technical).

In depth knowledge of SHE/Quality Systems, other computerized project management tools and process improvements techniques.

Fully computer literate and has excellent communication and presentation skills.

Experience with ERP / MES systems.

Advanced systems engineering training.

Good communication, planning and organizing skills

Self-motivated, independent and tenacious individual who is results driven.

A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels.

SA Citizens only 

Must be Criminal Clear

Must reside in North West or be willing to relocate

COMPETENCES:

Analytical and a strategic thinker with good judgement.

Proven problem solving abilities on multi-disciplinary projects.

Independent and has adaptability to work under pressure.

A self-starter with a concern for standards and results orientation.

Flexible and has a positive self-image.

Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of financial statements.

Ability to apply mathematic techniques to the solution of practical problems

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Plans and controls technical resources in support of process and product improvement, to ensure cost reduction.

Implements technically innovative strategies and investigation techniques to support manufacturing operations in a efficient and effective manner.

Design and establish new processes which translates user requirements into system / sub-system functions within the company’s business processes.

Leads and participates in the following

Risk assesments

Technical and Quality investigations

Process (raw material to final product) analysis

Technical trouble-shooting and rapid problem-solving.

Assist Product Development Group during product or process development and ensure a smooth industrialization of the equipment.

Evaluation, specification and optimization of present operational systems in terms of effectiveness.

Attend and participate in technical meetings

Compiling and reviewing process related documentation.

People Management and Development

Establish interfaces between suppliers, operations and clients to provide process specifications as required to fully implement process improvements.

Provides technically innovative mentorship to plant personnel to aid the simplification of process and manages students to develop technical skills needed for plant support.

Financial Management

Gives input to annual budgets & forecasts. Measures and controls costs and overhead expenditure. Originates capital expenditure proposals

Tracks progress to cost containment initiatives and manages and reports regularly.

Compliance to Legislation and Business Systems

Ensure designs, projects, modifications and installations adhere to appropriate regulations within OHS Act and Explosive Act.

· Adheres and to company Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental

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