EXECUTIVE MANAGER: PROCESS ENGINEERING Full Time

POSITION:                                EXECUTIVE MANAGER: PROCESS ENGINEERING

DIVISION:                                 OPERATIONS – BOKSBURG

REPORTING TO:                      HEAD OF SITE OPERATIONS – BOKSBURG

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:         To lead and manage a team of technical and process improvement specialists in the Operations division at Boksburg site.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

·         Plans and controls technical resources in support of processes such as Forging, Heat treatment, CNC Precision Machining, and product improvement, to ensure cost reduction.

·         Implements technically innovative strategies and investigation techniques to support manufacturing operations in an 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 materials to final product) analysis
Technical trouble-shooting and rapid problem-solving.
·           Assist Product Development Group during product of 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 Implements The clients  Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Engineering

POST REQUIREMENTS:

·           A minimum BSc/BENG/B.Tech, specialization in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering preferred.

·           Broad experience in a development and manufacturing environment (Explosive/Engineering/Technical).

·           3 Years project management experience

·           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.

·           Advance systems engineering training.

·           Good communication, planning and organizing skills

·           Self-motivated, independent and tenacious individual who is result 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.

CLOSING DATE:  13 Jul 2020