Technical Manager - KwaZulu-Natal, Durban - eThekwini
Abantu Staffing Solutions
Overview: Lead the Technical, Engineering, Maintenance and Project Management functions to achieve company objectives. The position reports to the General Manager. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12, with Maths, Science and EGD/Technical Drawings N6 / City & Guilds Technical Diploma / National Diploma / BSc in Mechanical Engineering Trade Tested Fitter or Turner 7 years post apprentice experience in Tooling workshop environment Project Management experience Key Performance Areas 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: • Monitor and manage the Head office tool room, both the human capital resources invested in addition to the machinery and equipment employed. • Give input and direction on tooling design and manufacture (in house and outside developments) • Manage engineering tool changes and make decisions on internal capacity and capability, or external services. • Monitor plant tool management and give input to improvements and best practices. • Support the ongoing improvement of machines and tooling concepts in the plant. • Manage new process introductions, with design of concept up to commissioning and hand over to production. (project management scope) • Ensure new equipment and tooling meets capability and capacity requirements. • 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. • Develop and execute Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) with a cost down mind-set and quality focused. • Develop, record and present department specific KPI's. • Develop and execute departmental training needs analysis. Customer: • Manage and improve relationships with internal and external customers 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 SHEQ: • Adhere to and enforce compliance to company SHEQ policy. • Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace. • Address workplace hazards and risks immediately • Work safely and use safety equipment. • Comply with the requirements of the Quality Management Systems. Policies and Procedures: • Operate according to standard operating procedures and within the parameters of applicable legislation. Desired Skills: Automotive Fitting Maintenance Management Mechanical Engineering Toolmaking Turning Employer & Job Benefits: Medical Aid Contribution Provident Fund Contribution Annual Bonuses
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