Head of Estimating and Production
2 weeks ago
**_HEAD OF ESTIMATING AND PRODUCTION _**
**_HIRT & CARTER _**
**_DURBAN
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**_CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB: _**
The Head of Estimating and Production will be responsible for the strategic management of the respective
departments by continuously driving improvement to achieve sales and profitability targets whilst maximising gross
margins and mitigating business risk. In addition, the incumbent will develop and implement continuous
improvement strategies to ensure best practice and optimal service delivery to customers.
**_KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:_**
- Ensure the Estimating team produces accurate quotes on time and in line with organisational goals
- Ensure systems and controls are in place to deliver management information to effect continuous
improvement
- Build and maintain an effective contract and tender process ensuring the accurate and competitive pricing of
contract and tender calculations
- Ensure jobs are produced efficiently thereby reducing manufacturing costs
- Investigate quality issues and find suitable solutions
- Manage financial and contractual risks
- Play an active role in developing and leading team through talent management, succession planning and
training and development
**_QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE:_**
- Relevant tertiary qualification Finance/Management Cost Accounting with at least 4 - 5 years’ experience in a
similar role with a medium to large organisation with experience on estimating management, financial analysis,
business processes reporting, production control and documenting
- Print knowledge is highly advantageous
- Project management skills is essential
- Advanced computer skills
**_BEHAVIOURS & ATTRIBUTES: _**
- Leadership ability
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Strong finance and business acumen skills
- Customer focused
- Systems orientated
- Performance driven
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