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Engineering & Maintenance Manager - KZNFull job descriptionEngineering & Maintenance ManagerLocation: Umbogintwini, ZA, 4125Position Type: ProfessionalTransport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.What you will doThe main purpose of this position is to provide leadership and guidance to the Engineering and Maintenance Organization with goal to industrialize new product, product changes and process changes using lean manufacturing principles (human, Material, intellectual and financial) at the GTO IM Durban facility, in order to deliver desired products and outcome at agreed targets. Reporting: This Position reports to Director IM Durban plant.Job Objectives: Member of the Durban Plant Leadership Team.Provide leadership to and the development of personnel within the Engineering and Maintenance departmentSecure the right manning levels and competence needed for ME & MaintenanceManage Engineering and Maintenance KPIsEstablish plant investment plans and requestsManage the total product and process Project Portfolio for the plantprovide the maintenance strategy through the life time of plant equipment to enable sustained plant output and business continuity.Planning and implementation ofprograms for improved factory layout, tools, equipment and site infra-structure, using lean manufacturing elements and Volvo group strategies such as Volvo Operations Concept and Volvo Production Systemassembly instructions, illustrations, assembly times, line balancing and manpower calculationsdepartmental business planprograms for improved production efficiencynew processes and ways of working for Engineering and MaintenanceCustomer Adaptation responsibility.understand the customer adaptations required in consultation with Product and Sales Engineering.Secure all parts required for the customer adaptations, included in the BOM.Maintain and consolidate the Plant Masterplan.Provide technical assistance to support Production and Quality problem solving;Ensure plant and equipment is maintained to South African legislation and Volvo guidelines.Plant Lead contact for Volvo Real Estates.Ensure compliance with Environmental Policy, Workplace Health & Safety requirements, and in general take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.Global responsibilityTake part in Global Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance networks in order to contribute to and roll out Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance strategies.Contribute for the development of global strategies & support other plants when required.Other duties as required.Qualification & Job ExperienceBachelor or Master degree in Engineering with minimum 10 years of experience in Maintenance & Manufacturing Engineering, of which 3-5 years was spent in leadership position.MBA or relevant business degree will be an added advantage.Key CompetenciesLean manufacturing skills;Business skills (Administration, Finance, understanding of strategic processes)Strong networking skills;Strong project management skills: Efficiency project, Expansion project, Product project etcStrong leadership skills;An understanding of Environmental systems, and Workplace Health and Safety legislation;Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate appropriately with all internal and external parties as required;Growth Mindset & Peer -Peer coaching / receiving feedback as a leadership dimension.Need for adopting digital skills for self & team.Ability to lead and develop employees. Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary. Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.Application Closing Date: 25 April 2024.We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe inOur focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the groups leading brands and entities. At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people - to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.Job Category: EngineeringOrganization: Volvo TrucksTravel Required: Occasional TravelRequisition ID: 8373View All Jobs Do we share the same aspirations?Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the worlds most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.

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