Plant Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Top Recruitment (Pty) Ltd Full time
Job Description

At Top Recruitment (Pty) Ltd, we are seeking an experienced Plant Engineer to take charge of equipment and services management, as well as lead engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create effective maintenance strategies to minimize production stoppages
  • Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures for engineering and technical work in the department
  • Ensure quality through preventative maintenance strategies
  • Implement correct maintenance strategies to extend machine and equipment lifecycle
  • Hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members; monitor staffing and training needs
  • Overall engineering responsibility for the plant
  • Propose and oversee budgets, approve expenditure, and make decisions on material and/or service purchases
  • Translate business objectives into functional capital projects and lead to completion
  • Propose and oversee project timelines; serve as engineering leader and technical expert
  • Spearhead research and development initiatives to identify new project opportunities and improved processes
  • Set targets for engineering, maintenance, and process
  • Assist in developing capital project plans and operational management to ensure timely completion within specification and Capex parameters
  • Stay informed about current maintenance best practices and implement them according to legislative parameters
  • Responsible for Mechanical and Electrical maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, and Planning
  • E nsure compliance with governance and procedures
  • E nsure compliance with safety, health, and environment standards
  • Manage external contractors and professional services personnel
  • Monitor and manage energy usage (Electricity and Gas)
Requirements

We require a candidate with a Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical), Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Factories, and knowledge of production methods and processes. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of engineering principles, standards, and maintenance management systems, as well as technical proficiency across design, installation, commissioning, and plant operation.

  • In-depth knowledge of Basic Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and/or Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM)
  • Good understanding of electrical and mechanical principles supporting equipment operations
  • In-depth knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993
  • OHSAS 18001 or ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Standard
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
  • Lean management concepts and tools
  • Understanding of South African Labour Laws
  • Personnel Management
  • ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard and related systems
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of contract management and service provision
  • Trouble shooting and root cause analysis skills
  • Project management
  • Risk management and Governance
  • Budgeting; forecasting; cashflow control and reporting
  • People management and technical leadership skills
Compensation

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary of R67,000 + benefits.



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