Job title : Business Unit Manager (Witbank)
Job Location : Mpumalanga,
Deadline : December 15, 2024
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PURPOSE This position is responsible for the strategic management and operational excellence of a business unit. The position reports to the General Manager and is responsible to ensure efficient management and achievement of contractual objectives of sites in a specific area.
RESPONSIBILITES Strategic Management Understands complete Fraser Alexander's strategic goals. Ensure business unit complies to company initiatives. Assist the General Manager to evaluate and report on the performance against established objectives, budgets, and strategic plans. Drives their direct reports to identify opportunities for improvement and growth. Operational Performance Ensures that Operational sites comply with and execute contractual obligations. Drives operational excellence and maintain high quality and standards. Tracks progress, productivity, and financial indicators on sites. Ensures continuous improvement and implementation of innovations. Implement controls to meet compliance with company policies, procedures and People Management Processes ( Performance Management, IDP, Succession Management Talent Management. Ensure company and client asset management systems are in place. Internal/ External Customer Relations Ensure collaboration, continuous engagement, building and sustaining of relationships with clients. Ensure delivery of quality service to clients and that Service Level Agreements are adhered to maintain client satisfaction. Share key insights, trends, best practices and benchmarking in operations with peers, management and clients. Facilitate with GM, peers , subordinates and clients to ensure that there is common alignment among stakeholders. SHEQ Management Ensure sites are aligned with Fraser Alexander SHEQ strategy, objectives and plans. Implement controls to meet compliance with legislation, Fraser Alexander policies , including ESG and ensure alignment with client SHEQ programs. Assess site SHEQ performance through formal audits. Proactively prevent substandard practices. Managing budget Develop the financial budget for the business unit. Monitor and report on financial performance versus approved budget. Have in depth understanding of cost drivers. Proactively avert negative financial performance. Develop and implement improvement plans for sustainable financial performance at sites. Reporting Ensure company routines are implemented effectively. Setting up KPI tracking dashboards for self, reports and sites. Develop and implement operational and financial performance tracking dashboards.
Requirements Key Competencies Professionalism Demonstrates ethics and integrity Values diversity
Qualifications B-Tech or BSc in Metallurgy/ Chemical Engineering/ other relevant Technical Degree Postgraduate qualification in Leadership would be advantageous
Experience 10 – 15 in Mineral processing. Experience in developing and implementing integrated operational planning Knowledge or experience of Engineering Maintenance Management System Proven track record of implementing business improvement initiatives Experience in managing financial performance of projects
Other specific knowledge & skills required Good communication, and interpersonal skills Strong Relevant Technical Acumen Financial and Budgeting control skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act Abreast of best practices and new technologies Knowledge of Business Process and change management methodologies
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