Technical Head

Ntice Sourcing Solutions; Durban North; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced Technical Head based in Richards Bay, South Africa. The role involves developing and implementing technical strategies to ensure robust and reliable plant operations. Key responsibilities include managing projects, formulating budgets, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Candidates should have a BTech, BSc, or BEng degree in Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 8 years' production plant experience.

Qualifications

• 8 years' production plant experience.
• Working experience in maintenance of health, safety and environmental processes.
• Working experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of technological advancements in the industry.
• Formulate strategies for improvement of technical equipment and processes.
• Compile and monitor policies and procedures.
• Develop project plans and manage implementation.
• Formulate budgets and ensure compliance with them.
• Oversee negotiation and administration of contracts.
• Establish and embed quality control and food safety standards.
• Manage inspections, audits, and record-keeping processes.
• Identify and maintain a talent pool for plant production.

Skills

Strategy planning and implementation

Project management

Costing and budgeting

Contractor management

Ability to function in a matrix reporting structure

Education

BTech, BSc or BEng Degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Oil Technology

Job description

Overview

My client (FMCG) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Head based in Richards Bay .

Job Purpose

To develop and implement technical strategies towards delivery of equipment, processes and systems, in order to ensure robust, reliable and safe plant operations.

Key Responsibilities Include

Technology & Innovation

• Stay abreast of technological advancements in the industry .
• Formulate strategies for improvement of technical equipment, processes and systems towards robust and reliable plant operations, for further approval.

Policy & Procedure Formulation

• Compile and/or review policies and procedures .
• Monitor and ensure policy and procedure compliance .

Project Planning & Management

• Develop project plans for multiple projects and manage implementation .
• Formulate project schedules and resource allocation plans.
• Provide periodic project status updates.
• Compile and present comprehensive project reports.
• Facilitate project closure and evaluations.

Budget & Cost Control

• Formulate budgets for further approval .
• Direct expenditure and ensure budgetary compliance .

Contract Management

• Oversee negotiation and administration of contracts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure that contractors meet service level agreements .

Plant Performance, Quality, Health, Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Provide guidelines on plant operational objectives, conduct plant performance assessments and direct relevant actions.
• Establish and embed quality control and food safety standards .
• Ensure compliance of operations, engineering, health and safety, environment and food safety processes to local legislation and group standards.
• Manage inspections, audits, reporting and record keeping processes.

Talent Management

• Identify, build and maintain a talent pool for plant production and technical services, and manage talent appointments effectively.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES

Qualifications

• BTech, BSc or BEng Degree in Chemical Engineering with specialization in Oil Technology.

Experience

• 8 years' production plant experience
• Working experience in maintenance of health, safety and environmental process
• Working experience in management of multi-disciplinary teams

Knowledge:

Skills:

• Strategy planning and implementation
• Project management
• Costing and budgeting
• Contractor management
• Ability to function in a matrix reporting structure