National Diploma or Degree Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering6-8 years experience in a similar roleExperience in Project Management / Quality Management / EngineeringBusiness Strategy:Support in the growth of the business through effective management of projectsSupport in the improvement of the business through effective management of continuous improvement plansSupport in the sustainability of the business through effective management of equipment, product validation and controlsManagement:Responsible for development of new products and processesIdentify opportunities for improvement with internal and external customers; propose alternative solutionsContribute to project feasibility, initiation, scope definition and scope change controlProvide Technical support to manufacturing for improvement of production efficiencies, alternate raw materials, technologies and processesCommission machinery and equipment and validate new products and processesConduct research and development of new/existing technologies, products and processesSupport Production in developing best practice methods to improve productivityAudit processes to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and best business practice requirementsEnsure 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 KPIs.Develop and execute departmental training needs analysisCustomer: 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 plansConduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projectsParticipate in the Audit processAdhere to Financial policies and proceduresProtect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)Detect and prevent fraudPromote 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 immediatelyWork 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
