Engineering Manager

Kimberly-Clark; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multi-functional team responsible for maintaining operational safety and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with at least 10 years of engineering experience, including 3 years in leadership. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the pulp & paper or FMCG industries. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Medical insurance with 50% employer contribution

Provident fund membership

Learning and growth opportunities

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of engineering/project/maintenance experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the pulp & paper industry or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assets are kept in a 'Safe to operate' condition.
• Develop and execute a world-class maintenance strategy.
• Lead and execute mill-efficiency and plant-capacity improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Business acumen

Change management

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Professionally qualified engineer registration

Job description

Engineering Manager, Enstra Plant, Gauteng | Closing date: 1st October

Overview

As a natural leader, you are continuously learning and taking initiative to improve processes and lead others. In this role, you will help deliver better care for billions of people worldwide.

Manage a multi‑functional engineering and project management team, ensuring assets are maintained, operated and managed at world‑class safety, quality and cost standards. You will be a key member of the Facility Management Team, providing strategic and tactical input.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assets are kept in a “Safe to operate” condition, promoting safe practices to meet all safety and housekeeping objectives.
• Adhere to all statutory and legal requirements.
• Develop and execute a world‑class maintenance strategy for mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and civil disciplines.
• Implement lean best‑practice management covering Capex, preventive maintenance and project management excellence.
• Lead and execute mill‑efficiency and plant‑capacity improvement projects.
• Foster continuous improvement through empowerment, education and training.
• Create a workplace that encourages high involvement and maximizes team capabilities.
• Identify and develop potential leaders through KC Culture demonstration.
• KPI – Safety: Build a world‑class safety culture with a zero reportable injury frequency.
• KPI – Quality: Meet quality targets by maintaining assets to correct standards.
• KPI – Corporate ethics: Compliance with KCC, regulatory and control requirements.
• KPI – Cost: Drive cost‑transformation programs and achieve the facility objective of total cost of manufacturing and conversion.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Professionally qualified engineer registration desirable.
• Excellent business acumen, continuous improvement mindset, change‑management and leadership skills.
• Minimum 10 years of engineering/project/maintenance experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the pulp & paper industry or FMCG environment.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with annual performance‑related increases.
• Medical insurance with 50 % employer contribution.
• Provident fund membership and retirement savings.
• Life, disability and funeral insurance.
• Learning and growth opportunities, including study bursaries.
• Wellbeing programs covering physical, emotional, mental and financial aspects.
• Generous annual leave and parental leave policies.
• Discounts on company products and subsidised canteen, uniforms.

Equal Opportunity

We are a committed equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, LGBTQ+ identities, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

These statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position. Employment is subject to relevant background checks in South Africa.

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