Engineering Manager
Our client is a major role player in the pome fruit industry. They are looking for a dynamic, energetic Engineering Manager to manage the engineering team.This position is based in Grabouw.
Duties will include but will not be limited to:
- Align the Engineering department to achieve operational and maintenance targets in line with operations objectives and develop the strategies in support of this
- Be responsible for identifying training and development opportunities, as well as new skills required to improve the overall capability of the engineering function
- To lead, coach and manage the engineering team to ensure an engaged workforce
- Design and maintenance of Policies, Procedures and systems in support of the effective functioning of the Engineering Department
- Responsible for development and execution of the maintenance strategies to ensure plant availability and operations in line with the strategy and operational requirements, including preventive maintenance and spare part management
- Manage the preventative maintenance system by ensuring equipment history and breakdown work orders are managed so that emerging trends can be analysed as an additional source of improving maintenance plans
- Reduce downtime by overseeing the maintenance of the plant equipment- buildings- and other assets to protect these assets
- Manage operational and capital budgets
- Research, plan and investigate all replacement and new capital expenditure to ensure capital is executed cost effectively and technically correct
- Using best practice project methodology, manage engineering capex projects in line with the strategic development plan
- Ensuring that projects are executed according to a project plan, within time constraints and with the effective control of contractors
- Demonstrate visible leadership in the execution of the Safety Management System and execute the GMR2 responsibilities in compliance with the OHSACT
- Responsible for the continuous provision of site utilities and services.
- Ensure compliance with all other relevant site standards and requirements specifically related to Food Safety, environmental management and site security
- Responsible for site security, access control and risk management
The ideal candidate should have at least the following:
- Degree/Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
- Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories,
- Thorough knowledge of OSHACT, Good Manufacturing Practices, and codes and regulations applying to the operation of a food products factory.
- Minimum of 6 years’ experience in managing the engineering function.
- Proven experience in the planning and management of capital projects
- Experience in Food Manufacturing.
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Closing date: 18 October 2021