Job Description

HOD: Plant Engineering - Port ElizabethReference: PE005781-TH-1Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking a HOD: Plant Engineer to join their teamDuties & ResponsibilitiesPlan, develop tactics and oversee the implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities forareaDrive the implementation, and adherence to annual machine maintenance planDrive the continuous improvement of SAP PM data for improved downtime analysisIdentifies, analyses and implementation of potential technical improvements in co-operation with other department's (Production, Quality, Purchasing)Leads, as well as participates, in all plant efficiency improving projects even when outside of responsible area or non-engineering related projects.Develops the area budget in-line with the overall plant Engineering strategyThrough effective leadership and guidance of direct reports ensure adherence to all budgets,Internal, External, Supplies, Spares, and Area ProjectsDevelop clear accountability for maintenance material spend combined with a tactics to manage expenditureAnalyse all requests, proposals for engineering related projects to ensure favourable ROI5.Take the area lead in annual RICP process to ensure prioritisation and execution of request.Create clear, precise and dynamic reports to monitor department performanceMaintenance related reports, (Efficiency, Quality, costs and employee engagement)Quality related scrap as part of engineering issues.Manage team to ensure machine reliability, proactively managing unreliable machines with Area Team Leaders and Area TechniciansEffectively delegate to ensure even load of responsibilities throughout entire team.Apply required disciplinary procedures to comply with company policy and rules.Conduct Performance Reviews in line with Company Process and ProceduresIdentify specific training needs of team and implement necessary development measures to meet the needs in line with business requirements.Prepare department Succession Planning in line with Company processes, procedures and requirementsMentoring, coaching and motivation of teamLegal ComplianceEnsures safety of personnel and equipment through compliance with the companies environmental, safety and health procedures including LOTO as well as occupational health and safety regulationsComply with OSH Act and RegulationsIssue procedures and work instructions, ensure implementation of measures, and maintain controls.Raise awareness, ensure regular ESH training and provide information about ESH responsibilities and duties.Ensure immediate notification and response and initiate preventive measures in case of unsafe or polluting hazards.Demonstrate exemplary personal behaviour in ESH and motivate others.QualificationsDegree/Diploma: Electrical/Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering5-8 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in the tyre and rubber industryProven ability to manage people and other engineering resources as well as analyze, problem solve and take decisive corrective actionCost management and knowledge of pricing procedures for quoting and tenderingExperience in the development and application of pro-active maintenance fundamentals

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