Technical Manager

3 days ago


East London, South Africa Abantu Staffing Solutions Full time

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**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee both Engineering and Maintenance department to maximize full capacity.
- Liaise with the customers regarding product and process specific requirements.
- Develop and maintain the plant layout and process flows to create the best optimized process area to be effective and efficient
- Develop project plans and project costing data.
- Develop APQP plans for implementation to ensure the best possible process specifications are met
- Controls Engineering, project and APQP meetings.
- Oversee departmental responsibilities for engineering changes and development programs.
- Oversee process related downtime and find ways to eliminate this.
- Improve processes to reduce scrap energy and other related matters to ensure a cost saving drive within the department.
- Develop and implement engineering systems and maintenance procedures.
- Manage the implementation various programs and projects in both Engineering and Maintenance departments.
- Effectively manage subordinates and resources.
- Prepare engineering product information for quotation purposes.
- Liaise with the customers and suppliers regarding related technical issues.
- Ensure the YFAI Vision is upheld at all levels
- Ensure adequate staffing and direct subordinates to achieve relevant goals timeously
- Plan resources and budgets
- Responsible for training, coaching, and guidance of subordinates
- Monitor, manage and report on the performance of the Engineering function
- Planning, organizing, controlling skills
- Critical thinking and innovation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

**Required Education**:

- Minimum degree/diploma with qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- PLC experience will be an added advantage.
- At least 10 years’ experience in a similar environment.
- Minimum of 10 years managerial experience.
- Familiar with project management principles.



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