JOB DESCRIPTION
To manage the production and maintenance processes and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in a safe manner, in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
- Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
- Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
PEOPLE
Manage the Section:
- Ensure an enabling climate/culture
- Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
- Labour complement in line with budget
- Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
- Manage performance against set targets and competencies
- Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
- Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
- Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
- Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
- Conduct recruitment interviews
CUSTOMERS
Quality:
- Manage Product and Process Quality
- Ensure Customer Satisfaction
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Production Management:
- Accurately forecast & control production & scheduling of production and shutdown work according to the defined production requirements
Maintenance Support:
- Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
- Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant
Solve Problems and implement solutions:
- Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
- Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards
Work execution:
Perform planned job observations
Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
- Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
- Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
- Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
- Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardization of spares and new plant installations on the site
Work Analysis:
- Interrogate non-published reports standard
- Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
- Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment
Contractor Management:
- Approve the use of contractor Artisans
GROWTH
- Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
SHAREHOLDER VALUE
- Manage the Section costs
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Safety Leadership
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Planning, Organising & Control
- Results Orientation
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Communication
- Change Leadership
- Building Strong Teams
- Business Acumen
Minimum Qualifications And Experience:
- B.Eng./Bsc. (Eng.) Degree or Technikon Diploma
- 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience. The following qualifications will be advantageous
- Professional registration with ECSA
- Government Certificate of Competency
APPLICATIONS
Send your applications to the following address:
Main Road (R555), Steelpoort, 1133
Sekhukhune District Municipality