Executive Manager Process Engineering

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Tower Group are currently seeking candidates for their open Executive Manager Process Engineering position in Johannesburg, Gauteng through Go Job Search. Are you an experienced candidate looking to take up a Executive Manager Process Engineering role such as with an industry leading company like Tower Group?

To lead and manage a team of technical and process improvement specialists in the Operations division at Boskop site. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:Plans and controls technical resources in support of process and product improvement, to ensure cost reduction.Implements technically innovative strategies and investigation techniques to support manufacturing operations in a efficient and effective manner.Design and establish new processes which translates user requirements into system / sub-system functions within the company’s business processes.Leads and participates in the followingRisk assessmentsTechnical and Quality investigationsProcess (raw material to final product) analysisTechnical trouble-shooting and rapid problem-solving.Assist Product Development Group during product or process development and ensure a smooth industrialization of the equipment.Evaluation, specification and optimization of present operational systems in terms of effectiveness.Attend and participate in technical meetingsCompiling and reviewing process related documentation.People Management and DevelopmentEstablish interfaces between suppliers, operations and clients to provide process specifications as required to fully implement process improvements.Provides technically innovative mentorship to plant personnel to aid the simplification of process and manages students to develop technical skills needed for plant support.Financial ManagementGives input to annual budgets & forecasts. Measures and controls costs and overhead expenditure. Originates capital expenditure proposalsTracks progress to cost containment initiatives and manages and reports regularly.Compliance to Legislation and Business SystemsEnsure designs, projects, modifications and installations adhere to appropriate regulations within OHS Act and Explosive Act.Adheres and Implement Company Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental POST REQUIREMENTS:A minimum M-Tech / B-Eng / B.Sc Tertiary education. Preference will be given to Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.5 Years’ experience of leading a team at Middle Management level is essential.Broad experience in a development and manufacturing environment (Explosive / Engineering / Technical).In depth knowledge of SHE/Quality Systems, other computerized project management tools and process improvements techniques.Fully computer literate and has excellent communication and presentation skills.Experience with ERP / MES systems.Advanced systems engineering training.Good communication, planning and organizing skillsSelf-motivated, independent and tenacious individual who is results driven.A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels. COMPETENCES:Analytical and a strategic thinker with good judgement.Proven problem solving abilities on multi-disciplinary projects.Independent and has adaptability to work under pressure.A self-starter with a concern for standards and results orientation.Flexible and has a positive self-image.Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of financial statements.Ability to apply mathematic techniques to the solution of practical problems.

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