Technical Manager

About the position

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