Facility & Site Assembly Manager

SUMMARY:
We are currently looking for a Facility & Site Assembly Manager for our client, which is based in Richards Bay.

POSITION INFO:
Academic & Trades Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• A diploma/degree in Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or Fabrication/Manufacturing Technology.
• Alternatively, a trade background (boilermaker/welder) with supervisory/management certification and demonstrable experience.
• 10-15 years’ experience in industrial fabrication, site management, heavy equipment and lifting operations, modular construction, production engineering, etc.

• Leadership & Team Orientation
• Work Style & Execution
• Interpersonal & Communication
• Resilience & Adaptability
• Leadership & Management
• Planning & Scheduling
• Materials & Stores Control
• Cost & Financial Discipline
• Technical & Fabrication Knowledge
•  Safety & Compliance
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
• Systems & Digital Tools

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the setup and equipping of the Richards Bay facility.
• Establish suitable operating and control procedures and systems to manage the facility in accordance with the project requirements.
• Ensure the site complies with company policies, legal regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Manage facility upkeep, storage areas, and housekeeping.

• Plan and execute final assembly operations of modular components received from Johannesburg.
• Oversee site-based completion, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure assembly processes meet quality standards and client specifications.
• Materials & Equipment Management

• Manage the receipt, storage, and security of modular components and client-issued equipment.
• Oversee packing, lashing, securing, and ship loading of completed buildings.
• Ensure site equipment is maintained, inspected, and efficiently utilized.

• Recruit & supervise workforce, artisans, assembly teams, and support staff.
• Manage performance, provide training, and ensure adherence to company procedures.
• Build a safe, productive, and motivated workforce culture.

• Report on production outputs, progress, and site performance to the Johannesburg Workshop Manager.
• Provide updates to the Project Management Team on schedule adherence and risks.
• Ensure transparent communication with stakeholders regarding site operations.

• Monitor and control local operating costs in line with budgets.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements to reduce waste and rework.
• Benchmark costs against Johannesburg facility standards and ensure financial discipline.

•  Adherence to Health & Safety legislation, company standards, and ISO requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a safe working environment and proactive risk management.

• Effective monitoring and control of operating costs, materials usage, and workforce productivity.
• Evidence of cost discipline and minimisation of avoidable waste, downtime, and rework. 

• Delivery of assemblies in line with agreed project schedules.
• Efficient use of labour, equipment, and facility resources to achieve planned outputs.

• Consistent compliance with client specifications, QC plans, and internal quality standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to reducing errors, rework, and non-conformance.

• Reliable systems for material receipt, storage, traceability, and issue.
• Evidence of strong inventory discipline and minimal stock losses.

• Constructive engagement with the RBIDZ, clients, suppliers, workforce, and local community.
• Transparent, timely reporting to project management and leadership teams.