Job Summary
National production company requires a qualified Engineer for their East London site.
KEY COMPETENCIES
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in management in Manufacturing and Production (packaging or FMCG preferable)
• BTech Engineering Degree ideal or National Diploma (Mechanical or Electrical) as a minimum
• 3 years plus Operations/Plant management experience essential
• Intermediate Excel and ability to work with numbers and people
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
This position is accountable for:
• Operational performance in the factories (EL and PE)
• Identifying and delivering “quicker, lighter, faster” product solutions
• Appropriate and diligent care of production assets – “Asset Care” - excluding Services Equipment, [being Plant and Equipment that supplies air, water and electricity], raw material feeding systems and factory-based air-conditioning systems
• Ensuring consistent performance of each business unit
• Managing production KPI’s within parameters (waste, overtime, people resources etc.)
• Management of production teams (training, coaching and performance management)
• Partnering effectively with the SHEQ team to ensure zero customer complaints and returns
• Identifying and managing trends and ensuring proper root cause analysis to prevent repeat issues
• Optimisation of Up/Production time and efficiencies
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• A sense of urgency (does things quickly)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to handle complexity (multiple challenges simultaneously)
• Hands-on individual
• Strong technical and problem-solving aptitude
• A proven track record of managing a team of Artisans and/or Engineers
Contact Scott on 0117041302
RON McKESSAR CONSULTANCY
Randburg
2-10
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About
We are specialist recruiters in the following industries : 1.) high speed packaging (FMCG), 2.) plastics packaging and 3.) industrial pumps and valves. In these fields we are recruiting for recognised local and international market leaders. Positions we cover include qualified artisans, production / maintenance team leaders, engineers and sales personnel.
