Technical Manager - - Durban

Business Strategy:

Support in the growth of the business through effective management of projects
Support in the improvement of the business through effective management of continuous improvement plans
Support in the sustainability of the business through effective management of equipment, product validation and controls

Management:

Responsible for development of new products and processes
Identify opportunities for improvement with internal and external customers; propose alternative solutions
Contribute to project feasibility, initiation, scope definition and scope change control
Provide Technical support to manufacturing for improvement of production efficiencies, alternate raw materials, technologies and processes
Commission machinery and equipment and validate new products and processes
Conduct research and development of new/existing technologies, products and processes
Support Production in developing best practice methods to improve productivity
Audit processes to ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, and best business practice requirements
Ensure compliance to all legal and statutory requirements.
Develop and execute Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) with a cost down mind-set and quality focused.
Develop, record and present department specific KPIs.
Develop and execute departmental training needs analysis

Customer:

Finance:

Develop department specific budgets and Monitor performance against budget (expense control, variance analysis, corrective actions)
Initiate investment requests for new business, technology, improvement and corrective plans
Conduct project feasibility studies to establish the viability of proposed projects
Participate in the Audit process
Adhere to Financial policies and procedures
Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets)
Detect and prevent fraud
Promote good Corporate Governance

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