Executive Manager Process Engineering

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

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

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 assessments
• 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 Implement Company Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental

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 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.

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.