RCL FOODS is seeking a qualified and experienced Engineer: Packing & Projects to join their Milling Team at Malelane.The purpose of the role will be to:Drive implementation and embedding of world-class practices to optimize project engineering and all equipment on site.Identify and provide improvements to maximize the efficiency and output of all mechanical equipment.Provide specialized mechanical engineering support to the packaging maintenance team to achieve targets.Model Leadership behaviors, collaborating, partnering, and communicating effectively within and between teams and support functions.Promote cross-functional and stakeholder engagement and teamwork.Lead the effective delivery of project activities linked to the company's strategic initiatives to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and within budget.Provide specialized project support on-site such that it is able to deliver on its operations support and project development work streams, in pursuit of achieving enhanced profitability.Develop and drive improvement projects to ensure current assets are maximized to their full potential.Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.Engage effectively and collaborate with key suppliers/contractors on site.Promote a culture of consistently assessing risks and drive continuous improvement throughout operations.Adhere to and promote SHERQ & Food Safety standards.Education and QualificationMechanical/Electrical EngineeringComputer literacyExperience and TrainingExperience in maintenance engineering, project engineering and management, operations environment.Experience and knowledge of packaging equipment.Experience in conducting & facilitating root cause analysis (RCA).Knowledge and SkillKnowledge of sugar production.Knowledge of engineering and technology.In-depth knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant legislations.Knowledge of labour legislations.Knowledge of Project Management.Knowledge of Quality systems (ISO 9001: FSSC 22 000).Knowledge of SHERQ systems.Business risk analyzing skills.Knowledge of management cost control system (Budget & Cost Control).Knowledge of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG).Advanced knowledge of asset management and planning.Able to think ahead, plan and organize his/her workload.Self-starting, action-oriented individuals.Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.Change management skills.Sound report writing and communication skills.Work well under pressure.Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsure optimal performance of all plant equipment.Drive maintenance improvements to optimize performance of all plant equipment.Provide engineering support to the packaging team in terms of equipment settings from time to time.Manage all maintenance work during Season and Off-Crop.Develop Season and Off-Crop maintenance budgets with Packaging and Projects Manager, finance business partner and manage the budgets.Audit and analyze maintenance systems & processes with the aim of uncovering engineering related inefficiencies.Address production losses caused by inefficient engineering systems by critically analyzing and maximizing the systems performance.Identify reliability improvements through design modifications and reliability improvement strategies.Provide expertise on day-to-day Engineering related issues, support and advise on solutions.Provide technical and overall leadership to maintenance personnel.Provide engineering support for specifications and plant modifications.Set direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to deliver high-quality products made in a safe and sustainable manner.Conduct regular internal and external benchmarking exercises to identify and develop Maintenance best practices and improvement opportunities.Manage and coordinate sharing of identified best practices, frameworks and minimum standards within function across entities and through the Head Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification and knowledge sharing.Maintain effective engagement with key maintenance & engineering service providers.Responsible for Safety and Statutory Requirements as delegated by Packaging and Projects Manager.Identify and monitor maintenance KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects using appropriate processes and tools.Identify, generate the business case, motivate, plan and manage implementation of capital projects.Leverage onsite support from process and engineering optimization teams to deliver on the project mandate.Coordinate input and develop 5 year manufacturing capital plans, including equipment selection and review.Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations and adjudications of projects.Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, and ensure that all contractors meet SLAs.Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent project delays.Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using appropriate tools and techniques.Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management.Ensure resource availability and allocation.Perform risk management to minimize project risks.Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the contract.Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective handover.Carry out standbys as per packaging production and technical support requirements.Promote and adhere to RCL Food's procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).
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