Our client seeks a self-motivated person with exceptional engineering and management skills to lead the department.
This position reports directly to the Factory Director.
The selected candidate will be expected to execute the following duties:
Key Results Areas
- Prepares, implements, and ensures adherence to the weekly Engineering plan in line with the AOP (annual operation plan) for the Factory.
- Meets with the Production Manager, Factory Director and agrees the parameters for the Engineering plan regarding the improvements/modifications required on the line.
- Develops the Factory off season Engineering maintenance plan which includes allocation of resources and labour, Capital Expenditure, and a timetable to meet the starting date confirmed by the Factory Director.
- Submits the Factory off season Engineering maintenance plan to the Factory Director for inclusion in Annual Operating Plan.
- Prepares and monitors the financial budget and generates quarterly variance reports in line with the Factory AOP
- Reviews the current budget against targets and prepares the Engineering budget, resources, and tasks, and discusses this with Factory Director during November and December of each year.
- Reviews the budget monthly and generates quarterly variance report for submission to the Factory Director.
- Approves Engineering internal requisitions and direct purchases and, with the Procurement Manager, inspects supplied equipment to ensure the correct standard.
- Manages on season engineering operations and processes to maintain the Plant in compliance with AOI Engineering Operations standards.
- Develops the necessary plan/s to ensure that the Department meets its agreed goals and objectives, meets departmental staff monthly, identifies and agrees key result areas, key objectives/tasks, and action plans.
- Communicates with Factory staff to discuss Factory Engineering action plan, agree targets, logistics and timing and SAP requirements.
- Communicates weekly, with Maintenance Coordinators and ensures that SAP procedures are being adhered to with regards to buildings and grounds maintenance requirements.
- Communicates with and monitors the internal and external contactors to ensure that the maintenance and new works are carried out in compliance with their contracts.
- Addresses any performance deficiencies with relevant contractors and ensures appropriate action is taken.
- Sets, in conjunction with the Stock Controller the stores minimum and maximum engineering stocks.
Requisite Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 6-8 years’ experience in Engineering Plant Management and Maintenance in FMCG or allied sectors.
- Knowledge in Engineering mechanical and electrical, Engineering Maintenance, Financial Budgeting and Control, Technical Drafting.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Member of the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers
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