EXECUTIVE MANAGER: PROCESS ENGINEERING

Introduction

The Executive Manager: Process Engineering is responsible for providing supervision and technical leadership. To provide manufacturing process support and production i.e manufacturing process documentation, process optimisation, CAPEX program, lean manufacturing. To liaise with both the external and the internal customers (within and outside Wellington Manufacturing site) in order to achieve the business plan. To champion project management, management of process and process development projects. To take a lead in manufacturing process documents reviews.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and controls technical resources in support of process 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 assesments

• Technical and Quality investigations

• Process (raw material to final product) analysis

• Technical trouble-shooting and rapid problem-solving.

• Assist Product Development Group during product or 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Ensure designs, projects, modifications and installations adhere to appropriate regulations within OHS Act and Explosive Act.

• Adheres and Implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental

Desired Experience & Qualification

POST REQUIREMENTS:

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• B-Tech / B-Eng. / B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.

• At least 7 Years’ experience in a manufacturing environment of which 3 years should have been in a leadership role

• Project Management qualification will be a distinct advantage

• Process Safety Management qualification and experience will be a distinct advantage

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

• 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.

• Advanced systems engineering training.

• Good communication, planning and organizing skills

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• Self-motivated, independent and tenacious individual who is results driven.

• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels.

• 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.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related