SHEEQ ASSURANCE MANAGER

Based Port Elizabeth.

Join a large manufacturing, wholesale & retail Group that supplies the local SA market as well as selected African and European markets. In addition to multiple sales & wholesale Branches around South Africa, there are many retail outlets where the Group has a franchise type setup. The business is also an appointed Distributor for well known brands and due to its entrepreneurial spirit, is continuously expanding its business, both vertically and horizontally. This key position in the Group’s PE factory reports into the Manufacturing & Technical Director who is a main Board Member and heads up the factory which employs close to 400 staff. It is one of the leading manufacturers of their specialised product range which delivers high performance products. The factory continuously develops their production processes and upgrades their manufacturing facility to achieve the highest standards possible. It uses high-grade lead alloy and specialised additives with the applicable ingredients ensuring consistency of batches. They have customised their curing processes and apply patented moulding processes for lead straps. Sophisticated testing procedures are used. Their production plant is accredited with all the applicable ISO standards including for Energy Management (which is the additional ‘E’ in SHEEQ), is compliant to SABS as well as IATF Quality Management System and other specific systems. The culture of the factory is high performance, ongoing pressure, extremely demanding with highly motivated employees who enjoy the daily challenges of their respective positions.

The overall scope of the SHEEQ Manager is the implementation of standards and specifications. This will be achieved by overseeing occupational health & safety, environment, quality assurance as well as the energy management programme. The scope of this role is national. The candidate will ensure that the entire Company including its Corporate Head Office in Jhb and the Branches as well as the Outlets are compliant and especially adheres to OHS guidelines. The incumbent supervises, co-ordinates, implements and audits ISO and other relevant quality systems as well as specific customer (OEM) systems to ensure that the Company meets the highest quality standards and that the working conditions are favourable and safe. To ensure that all the above responsibilities and duties are met, the SHEQ Manager will have a team of Safety Officers, Auditors, an Environmental Specialist, OEM Quality Engineer, Senior Quality Auditor plus 2 Assistant Claim Analysts and a Measure Systems Analyst to support this role. The candidate will also work closely with the R & D Dept and Quality Control Dept. In addition, the need to work together with the Manufacturing and Technical Director is a given, especially in terms of guidance and strategy, noting that health and safety of all the factory staff is of paramount importance and ensuring optimum compliance.

Requirements:

• B Sc with majors in either Industrial, Chemical or Electrical Engineering and with some Automotive Industry experience. In addition, a SHEQ related Diploma which could be in Health & Safety, Quality Management Systems, SAMTRAC Courses & Training and a Government Ticket (GCC) would be an added advantage. Experience required is not less than 10 years in a senior SHEQ and/or production management or manufacturing role.
• Ability to lead a reasonably large team and keep them motivated and focused. In addition, identify training and upskilling needs to enhance performance as well as work quality.
• Knowledge of the ISO’s, Quality Management Systems like IATF, familiar with the various legislation and Acts especially OSH, experience with OEM systems and in-depth understanding of risk assessment.
• A strong communicator which is critical and this will include with staff at all levels (from shop floor who have a matric and upto management who have Master’s qualification). In addition, there will be ongoing meetings with Customers especially in the tender process where the factory’s standards, systems, policies and procedures need to be communicated and shown in terms of certifications and compliance etc.
• An eye for detail is critical in confirming compliance and sifting out the smallest detail especially in respect of health & safety. Able to travel, as at least 10 percent of this role includes auditing outside of the factory as outlined above.
• Proven leadership & management abilities, high energy, goal orientated, strategic thinker, assertive, able to work in a pressurised environment and sound computer literacy skills.

Apply on-line or alternatively phone Gerald Lilian on (011) 4841790.

Be advised that if you do not receive a response within two weeks from date of submission of your CV, then please deem your application as unsuccessful.