Engineering Manager Festive

Astral Foods Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to ensure safe operation of the processing plant and manage maintenance activities. The ideal candidate must hold an Electrical/Mechanical Engineer Certificate of Competency and possess at least 10 years of experience in a similar environment. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this high-pressure role.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 10 years maintenance and engineering experience in a poultry/FMCG/food manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• The candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage safe operation of processing and utilities plant per OHS Act.
• Effectively manage downtime in processing environments.
• Plan and execute capital projects and compile maintenance budget.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Communication skills

Integrity

Education

Electrical / Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency

MBA/MDP/EDP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP system

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Safe operation of the processing and utilities plant as per the OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Effective management of downtime within a processing environment through focused and results driven management strategies.
• Planning, costing and execution of capital projects.
• Compiling of annual maintenance budget.
• Overall cost control within maintenance environment.
• Managing of a large engineering/maintenance labour compliment.
• Daily interaction with a large number of suppliers in an endeavour to proactively source the most cost effective and quality intrinsic solutions, thereby maximizing plant output.
• Implementation and maintenance of various 20 Keys projects within the engineering/ Maintenance department.
• Enforcing and maintaining continued sustainability projects within the engineering department as per Group policy.
• Daily interaction with various departmental and inter-Group role players at senior managerial level.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Must be in possession of an Electrical / Mechanical Engineers Certificate of Competency for
• Factories (GCC), with a clear and proven ability to operate within a pressurized and fast paced production environment.
• MBA/MDP/EDP is advantageous.
• Must have been appointed as the GMR.2 (1) in terms of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 as amended
• Must have at least 10 years maintenance and engineering experience within a poultry / FMCG / food manufacturing environment.
• Must be computer literate and strong Microsoft Office Suite (Professional or Advanced).
• Experience using an ERP system for procurement and stock-holding.
• Strong hands-on managerial, influence and leadership skills.
• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills.
• Commit and comply to the requirements of the company’s management systems, including the continuous workplace improvement programme (20 Keys).
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• The candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines, quality driven, responsible and be able to use of own initiative.
• Apply highest standard of personal and professional integrity and work ethic.