Job Purpose:Lead the Technical, Engineering, Maintenance and Project Management functions to achieve company objectives.Reporting to:General ManagerEducational:• National Diploma or Degree Mechanical/ Industrial EngineeringExperiential:• 6-8 years’ experience in a similar role• Experience in Project Management / Quality Management / EngineeringKey Performance AreasBusiness Strategy:• Support in the growth of the business through effective management of projects• Support in the improvement of the business through effective management of continuous improvement plans• Support in the sustainability of the business through effective management of equipment, product validation and controlsManagement:• Responsible for development of new products and processes• Identify opportunities for improvement with internal and external customers; propose alternative solutions• Contribute to project feasibility, initiation, scope definition and scope change control• Provide Technical support to manufacturing for improvement of production efficiencies, alternate raw materials, technologies and processes• Commission machinery and equipment and validate new products and processes• Conduct research and development of new/existing technologies, products and processes• Support Production in developing best practice methods to improve productivity• Audit processes to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and best business practice requirements• Ensure compliance to all legal and statutory requirements.• Develop and execute Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) with a cost down mind-set and quality focused.• Develop, record and present department specific KPI’s.• Develop and execute departmental training needs analysis.Customer:• Manage and improve relationships with internal and external customersFinance:• Develop department specific budgets and Monitor performance against budget (expense control, variance analysis, corrective actions)• Initiate investment requests for new business, technology, improvement and corrective plans• Conduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projects• Participate in the Audit process• Adhere to Financial policies and procedures• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)• Detect and prevent fraud• Promote good Corporate GovernanceSHEQ:• Adhere to and enforce compliance to company SHEQ policy.• Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace.• Address workplace hazards and risks immediately• Work safely and use safety equipment.• Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems.Policies and Procedures:• Operate according to standard operating procedures and within the parameters of applicable legislation.#J-18808-Ljbffr