Job Purpose: Lead the Technical, Engineering, Maintenance and Project Management functions to achieve company objectives. Reporting to: General Manager Educational: • National Diploma or Degree Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering Experiential: • 6-8 years’ experience in a similar role • Experience in Project Management / Quality Management / Engineering Key Performance Areas Business 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 controls Management: • 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 customers Finance: • 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 Governance SHEQ: • 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