Engineering Manager – Food Manufacturing – R1.2Mil – R900K

Overview
Hire Resolve's client in the food manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal.
Responsibilities:

Legal appointment in terms of GMR 2(1) of the OHS Act (Act 85 of 1993) and accept the associated statutory accountability for plant maintenance and safety standards.
Plan and control the daily activities of the various engineering disciplines within the Engineering Department & ensure that work performed exceeds acceptable standards.
Ensure optimum plant availability by implementing effective and timeous Breakdown and Preventative Maintenance strategies based on the Pragma Maintenance System.
Control a large Engineering Stores and ensure optimum stock holding, efficient inventory control and effective procurement of maintenance & repair materials.
Compile and manage annual maintenance budgets.
Plan, cost, motivate, execute and control capital expenditure projects.

Requirements:

Government Certificate of Competency (Factories) is essential.
Held a prior legal appointment in terms of GMR 2(1) or 2(7).
Project management experience is essential.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the animal feed industry.
Be experienced in Hazardous Area Classification and equipment specification.
Have advanced PLC fault finding skills and the ability to write and interpret code.
Have a good understanding of Quality Systems and Risk Management.
The incumbent will be a team player with strong leadership abilities, well-developed human relations, and assertiveness as well as personal and professional integrity and a high degree of self-motivation.

Benefits:
Salary: R900K/yr – R1.2Mil/yr, salary negotiable.
Training & Development
Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

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