Director Service Line Management - Mill Liners

FLSmidth; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Gauteng, Roodepoort is seeking a Director of Service Line Management for Mill Liners. The role involves strategic leadership, P&L management, and innovation across the product lifecycle in the milling consumables sector. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in industrial sectors, specific expertise in mill lining, and a strong technical background. This position is a key leadership role within the organization.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in industrial/consumables sectors (mining, cement, heavy equipment).
• Experience in mill lining/milling consumables is a must.
• Proven global leadership managing teams across ≥3 regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global strategy for milling consumables.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Drive with Sales to develop pricing strategies, value propositions.

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical) or Business

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

Overview

Job title : Director Service Line Management - Mill Liners

Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort Deadline : October 15, 2025

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Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management

• Develop and execute a global strategy for milling consumables.
• Identify market trends, competitive threats, and growth opportunities.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, and resource allocation for the global product line.
• Lead a global matrix team to foster collaboration across Sales areas and functions
• Mentor talent, drive performance management, and build succession pipelines.

Product & Innovation

• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Work closely with R&D to prioritize investments aligned with customer needs.
• Champion innovation in materials science, digital solutions and sustainability.

Commercial Excellence

• Drive with Sales to develop pricing strategies, value propositions, and key account plans.
• Enable technical teams to support complex customer solutions

Operational & Quality Governance

• Ensure manufacturing standards (quality, cost, delivery) are met with Operations teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in product design, sourcing, and supply chain resilience.
• Mitigate risks (raw material volatility, geopolitical disruptions).

Leadership Experience Required

• 10–15+ years in industrial / consumables sectors (mining, cement, heavy equipment). Experience in mill lining / milling consumables is a must
• Proven global leadership : Managed teams across ≥3 regions; navigated matrix structures.
• P&L ownership : Experience managing portfolios
• Technical background : Engineering or materials science exposure (e.g., metallurgy, tribology).
• Product management : Launched and scaled consumable products globally.
• Business Development / M&A : Successful implementation of business development activities including inorganic growth

Core Competencies & Skills

• Strategic Agility : Balance long-term vision with tactical execution.
• Global Influencer : Bridge cultural gaps, align stakeholders, and drive consensus.
• Technical Acumen : Understand milling processes, wear mechanisms, and material science.
• Commercial Savvy : Translate technical features into customer value.
• Talent Developer : Build high-performing, psychologically safe teams.
• Crisis Management : Navigate supply chain disruptions or quality incidents.
• Data-Driven : Proficient in analytics (e.g., cost modeling, market intelligence).

Education

• Mandatory : Bachelor’s in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical) or Business.
• Preferred : MBA or advanced technical degree.

Deadline : 15th October,2025

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