Engineering Manager - Lucky Star Operations

Purpose of the role:To ensure the optimal functioning of the Technical department to support the entire plant.Key Responsibilities:Provide support to production to ensure processes are safe, consistent, effective and efficient.Ensure that equipment meets the capacity and quality demands required by production.Effective equipment measurement and documentation of problems and root cause analysis.Responsible for designing modifications and new equipment.System development.Ensure machine capabilities are documented with action plans for improvement and implementation demonstrated.Implement site planned maintenance, development procedures and standards in accordance with legislative requirements and internal policy and procedures.Manage costs and budget for the site excluding fleet.Identify and initiate plant capital expenditure in line with company policies and procedures.Plan, schedule and control project implementation for costs, timelines, quality and adherence to standards and EHS requirements.Evaluate and select service providers for site development services with emphasis on furthering the company's objectives regarding BEE.Approve payment of invoices.Monitor cost of projects and ensure continuous implementation of programmes for cost reductions.Responsible for company adherence to all legislative requirements regarding all pressure vessels and equipment on site.Qualifications and Experience:BSc or BTech Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.GCC (Government certificate of competency) with 5 to 10 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally Pelagic Fishing Processing.Proficient in MS Office suite, AutoCAD and MS Projects.Knowledge, Skills and Attributes & Essential Competencies:A thorough understanding of the project development process.Highly motivated and executive maturity.Ability to manage and provide leadership to the respective technical teams.Excellent organisational and planning skills.The ability to work in a pressurized environment.Deadline driven.Ability to manage external service providers, professional consultants and suppliers.Good communication and people skills.Strong leadership and management skills.In support of the company's Employment Equity Plan, applicants from designated groups will be given preference for this position.
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