Job Description

In this senior management role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategy for the engineering and maintenance functions of the business and facilitating the achievement of the business plan.
Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake strategic planning activities with the senior management team and in line with customer and business needs.
• Lead responsibilities for continuous improvement programs.
• Create, implement and direct initiatives in line with program goals and deliverables.
• Ensure that safety is at the centre of all site activity whilst demonstrating role model behaviour and leading by example.
• Set engineering, maintenance and process targets in line with operation objectives and develop the strategies to achieve these. Implement and manage the processes required to achieve targets.
• Direct activities within the Engineering teams (tooling, process engineering, maintenance and prototyping) such that they are focused on performance improvement against the agreed KPI's of the business.
• Lead, implement and drive methodologies that will bring change to the plant's performance, progressing towards world class manufacturing standards.
• Determine the structure and resource requirements of the Engineering and Maintenance departments, such that the overall strategy of the plant can be fulfilled.
• As part of managing working capital of the plant and ensuring that the plant continuously runs, ensure that you proactively identify critical spares, in line with the inventory policy, and ensure that controls are in place to manage the spares appropriately.
• Use best practice project methodologies and manage engineering capex projects in line with the strategic development plan.
• Lead, coach and manage the engineering team to ensure an engaged workforce.
• Create an environment within the team that stimulates creativity and innovation.

Job Experience & Skills Required (Ideal Candidate Profile):

• 10 years' experience in engineering and maintenance, in a manufacturing environment
• Management experience will be an advantage
• Good computer skills with spreadsheet (Excel), SAP and PLC knowledge
• Operating within formal standards such as OHSAS18001, ISO14001, ISO9000, etc.
• Computerised maintenance management systems
• High level project management of large CAPEX investments
• Accomplished problem-solver, logical, and analytical
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present, coach, influence and persuade at all levels
• Leadership potential - coaching and developing others, including enabling others to lead their teams effectively
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams to successful completion

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Nthato Gumede

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