Job Description

Job SummaryAdvanced South African refinery, adding value to locally sourced precious metals, has a position available for an Engineering Manager. As an Engineering Manager, you will hold a central role in propelling the company to new heights by guiding and supervising the maintenance team. Your mission will be to drive process optimisation, ensure operational efficiency, and stimulate innovation within our manufacturing processes. A tertiary qualification in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Metallurgical Engineering, with approximately 7 years of distinguished experience in engineering leadership roles within manufacturing environments, showcasing your mastery in industrial engineering, process optimisation, and machine design is required. Based in Kempton Park, Gauteng.Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering.
• 5-10 years of distinguished experience in engineering leadership roles within manufacturing environments, showcasing your mastery in industrial engineering, process optimisation, and machine design.
• Demonstrate proficiency in project management, budget oversight, and resource allocation.
• Possess a foundational understanding of chemistry/metallurgy, enabling seamless collaboration with production teams.
• Exhibit exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, consistently delivering innovative solutions.
• Showcase strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills, honed over your career
• Thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, adapting seamlessly to evolving challenges and opportunities.
• Exhibit unwavering dedication to safety, quality, and the pursuit of continuous improvement.

Duties:

• Apply advanced engineering principles to meticulously analyse and enhance our manufacturing processes, achieving waste reduction and efficiency gains.
• Identify and harness opportunities for process optimisation, cost reduction, and quality enhancement across the entire manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead initiatives to modify and maintain production machinery and equipment, ensuring they consistently meet performance and safety standards.
• Establish and uphold quality control standards, guaranteeing the consistent delivery of high-quality products.
• Manage a team of artisans, providing them with valuable guidance, support, and training as needed.
• Efficiently manage the maintenance budget, allocating resources judiciously to achieve company objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations and industry standards across all engineering activities.
• Proficiently communicate engineering strategies, progress, and challenges to cross-functional teams, collaborating closely with operations, production, and management.
• Manage, liaise and co-ordinate with service providers from sourcing, planning and installation through to completion of projects.

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