ENGINEERING MANAGER - Food Manufacturing: Contact Ronel @ 0824355021

Innovative Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Recruitment in South Africa seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead maintenance, Capex projects and asset care across manufacturing operations.

You will manage a team of engineers, drive HSE compliance and energy efficiency, and partner with stakeholders to deliver strategic initiatives in an FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary engineering qualification essential (B Tech, B Sc Eng or similar).
• Factory Government Certificate of Competence.
• 5–10 years in Maintenance Management, 3 in corporate project engineering.
• Track record of managing engineering in FMCG environments.
• Hands-on engineering background - mechanical/process.
• Strong analytical skills with a holistic initiative approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management.
• Solid people management and Capex project management experience.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety and Food Safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify maintenance improvement opportunities through analysis and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage Capex and lead capital projects across businesses/categories.
• Develop strategies to improve engineering services, performance and efficiency.
• Oversee asset care plans and lifecycle management.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for engineering.
• Implement Utilities & Energy Efficiency strategies to reduce costs.
• Approve engineering designs meeting standards and compliance.
• Perform inspections/audits to ensure procedures are followed.
• Ensure Safety, Health and Environmental aspects across projects.
• Control overhead and project expenditure budgets.
• Manage Engineering stores and assist Plant Engineers.

Skills

Maintenance Management

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Team Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

B Tech / B Sc Eng

Factory Government Certificate of Competence

Job description

Engineering Manager

Reporting to the General Manager as part of the management team, this position will lead a holistic approach to Engineering Projects, Capex, Maintenance, Utilities & Asset Care with responsibility for Health, Safety & Environment. The Engineering Manager will play a key position with team management responsibility as well as reporting at a regional level.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify maintenance improvement opportunities through in-depth analysis and strong stakeholder relationships.
• Manage Capital Expenditure and lead Capital projects across businesses/categories.
• Develop strategies to improve engineering services, performance, and operational efficiency.
• Asset care plan and lifecycle management.
• Responsible for the development & implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and implement Utilities & Energy Efficiency management strategy to maintain/reduce energy costs.
• Approve Engineering designs to meet desired compliance with engineering principles and standards.
• Perform inspections/audits to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
• Responsible for all Safety, Health and Environmental aspects related to projects and improve & maintain all systems and standards.
• Control budget for relevant overhead and project expenditure.
• Manage Engineering stores.
• Assist a team of Plant Engineers.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Tertiary Engineering qualification essential (B Tech, B Sc Eng or similar).
• Factory Government Certificate of Competence.
• 5 – 10 Years of experience in Maintenance Management (3 in corporate project engineering team).
• Successful track record in Managing Engineering within an FMCG environment.
• Hands-on engineering background - mechanical/process.
• Strong analytical skills and a holistic approach to developing initiatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and a track record of good stakeholder relationship management.
• Solid People Management and Capex Project Management experience.

Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety and Food Safety systems and standards.