MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure that engineering services are provided to facilitate efficient plant functioning and to achieve factory performance targets. This role is based within one of the most complex factories.
JOB SUMMARY
- SHE
- Interprets relevant laws to ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to.
- Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports.
- Budget
- Accountable for cost estimations and budget proposals.
- Responsible for the control and execution of work against a budget and authorizations within authority limits.
- Is responsible for ensuring capitalization of the whole project (mechanical, electrical etc.).
- Specifies scope of work and ensures projects remain within budget.
- Obtains quotes for projects and raises the budget to deliver agreed maintenance/continuous improvement.
- Raises MMI project (miscellaneous minor items).
- Manages capital budgets by designing, implementing and commissioning the project and allocating budget and resource accordingly.
- Projects
- Responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and hand over of projects within own area of responsibility, with emphasis on the implementation of respective engineering discipline.
- Is responsible for the writing up and training of SOP’s.
- Provides respective discipline input in multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical/ civil/ electrical).
- Draws up buying contracts, technical specifications and outlines scope of work.
- Continuous Improvement
- Makes recommendations and actions improvements within specific area of responsibility.
- Designs out recurring engineering problems to prevent breakdown into the future.
- Investigates, analyses and actions solutions to relevant problems identified.
- Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance procedures and standards by sourcing and evaluating materials.
- Internal: Persuades production teams to make plans available for maintenance or modifications and to implement recommended changes.
- External: Builds and maintains relationships with contractors to ensure smooth completion of specified tasks in contracts and compliance with standards.
- Negotiates prices and payment terms with suppliers and contractors within prescribed authorities.
- Liaises with local authorities council where required
- Management of approximately 30 Staff (Artisans, in-service trainees)
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must have a Mechanical Engineering Degree or Diploma
- 5 years Mechanical Engineering experience within a Supervisory or Management role.
- Experience within Engineering Workshop management
- Mechanical engineering management experience within an FMCG, Manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), e-mail and spreadsheets.
- Understanding of OSH Act.
- Coaching skills.
- Problem Solving skills.
- Project Management skills.
To Apply, Candidates may email CV and Qualifications properly to email;
Email: c.biyela@plasconkansaidirban.co.za
