Site Engineering Lead Full-time Job
1 year ago Engineering and Science KwaZulu Natal 2.5K views Reference: 860Job Details
MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Overall responsibility for engineering projects and maintenance, including utilities, production lines, processing plants, and buildings. The primary objective of the job is to implement improvements contributing to the factorys PQCDSMI targets, and to effectively maintain all operational and support elements of the sourcing unit. The Engineering Manager manages engineering spares, assets, site services to support manufacturing activities.
JOB SUMMARY:
Manage the technical / maintenance teams responsible to deliver Projects, Innovation, Infrastructure and Services to the site. Develop, deploy and implement plans to ensure the best utilization of assets in the sites as well as supervise and give guidance on the maintenance of such assets
Lead the Innovation implementation on the site, looking for best alternatives/options of design to manufacturing, following USCC/ category technology selections. Support innovation delivery as part of regional network
Prepare and Manage Capital budget and Capital Expenditure Proposals in coordination with cluster and category requirements
Liaison with Category and Engineering Excellence teams for technology upgrades
Implementation of the capital projects portfolio post approval; to project closure, following the TPM principles for Early Equipment Management
Ensure that Quality of the work conducted is to the highest possible standard and lowest cost
Responsible for the Safety of all project-related operations within the factory, as well as maintaining and setting of safe working procedures; including management of Health, Safety and Environmental aspects of project management from design (PHA, HAZOPS, MDSAS), equipment selection, project implementation (site safety), Commissioning and final project handover
Lead the Early Equipment Management and Planned Maintenance TPM pillar; and SIMAS application
Create and implement plans to continuously improve site infrastructure needs such as energy, water, treatment, steam and all infrastructure services, contracts and contractors
Collaborate with Operations Team to drive site and line efficiencies and reduce waste
Develop, build and make available in the organization the Product, Process and Packaging Expertise relevant to the asset base
Manage the Projects, Innovation and Maintenance budgets. Asset care and improvement through establishing and maintaining an effective system of preventative maintenance applicable to plant and services (TPM based)
Manage the engineering contractors and ensure statutory and legal compliance
Optimize maintenance cost, MTBF, and MTTR for production lines. Optimize spare parts safety stock levels in line with working capital targets of the sourcing unit
Implement control measures to ensure system accuracy in accounting of spares and spares consumption
Implement projects on Energy Efficiency program and sustainability
Coach and develop the team across the site on technical and technology issues
Securing, rationalization and standardization of engineering spares
Implementation and management of engineering standards
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
BSC Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical) preferred
3-5 years in FMCG/ Manufacturing operations experience
Engineering in FMCG Supply Chain (Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Process)
Proficient leadership and management experience across large Teams, Stakeholders and Suppliers/ Third Parties/ Contractors
*Must have lead projects from end to end looking at design, budget creation and control and project execution
Application Closing Date: 21 November 2022
NOTE:
Please apply online and you are more than welcome to add your Future Fit Plan. Your application will be reviewed against our requirements and we will be in touch to provide you with an update on the status of your application.
By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Ekaterra where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions.
Should you require additional information, please contact the People Partner Nontobeko.Ndlovu 087 049 2313
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Job ID:
R-51229
Category:
Supply Chain
Location:
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Date posted:
11/11/2022
Company Description
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