Overview

A leading beverage company situated in the Western Cape is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

Development of budgets and consistently meet budgeted financial targets (CAPEX/OPEX). Effective coordination of capital- and abnormal maintenance projects across all SA Distilleries plants (incl. managing more complex projects for the division him/herself). Ensure that asset -and equipment registers are up to date and maintained. Development of sustainability targets and consistently meet the targets. (Water, coal, and electricity) Develop plans, regularly review performance against targets, and report on the performance of SA Distilleries plants to ensure continuous improvement. Effective management of improvement initiatives and process improvement projects. Develop long-term plans to promote effective decision-making (e.g. Site master plans and equipment replacement strategies) Drive manufacturing plant reliability and efficiencies (multiple sites in Western Cape). Ensure efficient and effective execution of the site SAP plant maintenance system. Implement new ideas and improved methods/systems and work processes and drive standardisation that will lead to higher quality and/or reduced cost. Assist with problem-solving and give technical guidance to all SA Distilleries plants. Drive the implementation of Asset Care across all SA Distilleries plants. Actively participate in the Empowering Excellence programme (i.e. specific focus on 5’s-, Focused Improvement- and Visual Management modules) Drive OHSAct compliance and gap closure of safety audit findings across SA Distilleries plants in close collaboration with the HS&E Manager Ensure engineering/maintenance human capital is utilised effectively and productively (incl. the development of team members) Create an environment for challenging the status quo, risk rating improvement and sharing of knowledge. Build trusting and effective relationships with COE, GES, customers, and suppliers. Create a sense of common purpose across the engineering team by providing targeted and regular feedback about company performance in line with organisational objectives. Ensuring team members have clear, current, and measurable goals within the engineering fraternity that are aligned with the wider Supply Chain Engineering goals.

Key requirements:

B-Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent A Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) will be advantageous At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in a senior role within an FMCG manufacturing environment Sound project management experience Advanced PC literacy (MS Office, SAP) Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills Sound interpersonal and communication skills Articulate with good presentation skills Well-developed strategic and conceptual skills Excellent leadership ability Team player with strong relationship-building ability and influencing skills A self-starter with the ability to work effectively under pressure

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to manufacturing@hireresolve.za.com

You are welcome to contact either Rebecca or Nehelene at 021 551 8638 respectively.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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