Job Description

Job Summary
A leading industrial company is urgently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager for a plant in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Engineering Manager to drive growth and optimize plant performance. The role involves leading teams, implementing strategic engineering initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. If you have a strong background in engineering management within a manufacturing environment and an entrepreneurial mindset, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily maintenance operations and teams.
• Drive project planning, scheduling, and task allocation.
• Control project costs and manage budgets.
• Strategize capital expenditure to reduce plant downtime and improve efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and food safety standards.
• Oversee asset management, including the fixed asset register and spares utilization.
• Implement and manage planned preventative maintenance systems.
• Coordinate and inspect major contract work across various engineering systems.
• Provide leadership to a team of artisans, fostering development and managing employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with legislative standards related to SHEQ.
• Manage financial aspects, including cost control, budget adherence, and supplier relations.

Requirements:

• A Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• GCC Factories certification.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical engineering.
• 8 years of trade experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory category.
• Thorough understanding of the Labour Relations Act.
• Ability to manage problems encountered with machinery and find immediate solutions.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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