Plant/operations Manager

3 weeks ago


Pinetown, South Africa Re|source Consulting Full time

An innovative leader in the manufacturing sector has an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical/Electrical/Electromechanical Engineer, skilled in the demands of the FMCG/manufacturing environment, on their robust Production team. This role is an ideal fit for an energetic, ambitious, natural self-starter with a strong sense of urgency, who takes pride in maintaining a positive work ethic, and mentoring and motivating the production and maintenance teams.

This opportunity offers you the opportunity to establish a long-term fulfilling career with a company at the leading edge of their industry sector, in an environment which supports your success and wellbeing, creating possibilities and enhancing effectiveness.

**TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Managing of Factory Staff at all levels to ensure high levels of performance and motivation.
- Ensure proper machine and plant maintenance is done and recorded.
- Training up of Team Leader to run the daily Production and ensure a quality focus on the floor
- Achieve or exceed Machine efficiencies of < 85% in a sustainable way
- Identification and achievement of measurable technical and process developments and improvements.
- Installation and commissioning of new machines and downstream processes
- Write and manage the budget for the plant including the control of consumable costs.
- Ensure critical spares are in stock and managed effectively.
- Partnering with SHEQ to ensure the correct standards in accordance with ISO quality system are maintained.
- Ensuring engineering excellence in your Plant
- Ensuring a safe working environment by ensuring Safety Best practices.
- Ensuring housekeeping and PPE standards are excellent, at all times.

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS**
- **Engineering Degree (BSc or BEng will be given preference)**:

- **3 - 5 years Management** experience in a **Manufacturing environment**, preferably packaging or FMCG related
- Experience in a fast-paced, continuous production environment advantageous
- An understanding of Blow Moulding, Plastics or Packaging/Labelling would be highly advantageous

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**
- Excellent leadership and people skills
- Logical and critical thinking skills essential for this position
- Self - motivated, energetic and ability to motivate others
- Ability to make tough decisions and manage complexity
- Strong communication and people skills
- Possess a ‘hands-on’, action orientated approach to life and work
- Not afraid to roll up your sleeves and help on a machine or process if needed at times
- Ability to motivate and develop artisans and technical people

**REMUNERATION**

R90-110 000 + Benefits and Performance Based Annual Bonus

**INTERESTED?**

Please submit your CV along with supporting documentation (certified copy of ID, qualifications, and a recent payslip) without delay.

**Salary**: R90,000.00 - R110,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Do you hold a BSc or BEng Engineering Degree?

**Experience**:

- Manufacturing Environment Management: 3 years (preferred)
- Fast Paced, Continuous Production Environment: 3 years (preferred)



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