Job Description

Minimum Job Requirements:

• B.Tech Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years experience in production and process control.
• Proven report writing skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical data collection and production support systems.
• Knowledge of material balance, BOMs and run rates.
• Knowledge of smelting; packaging and bi-metal operation will be advantageous.
• Experience in training and assessment.

Competencies:

• Technically proficient with demonstrated potential to lead specialist functions and a technical team.
• Previous Project Management leadership experience (Capex projects initialisation, installation through to commissioning).
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Technical departments (R&D, Design, Production, Packaging).
• Collaborative.
• Attention to detail, but with ability to see the big picture and impacts/outcomes.
• Leadership qualities.

Responsibilities and Key Outputs:
Report to the Final Products Manager:

• Responsible for the technical aspects of the production processing functions within a production discipline.
• Lead the process of defining current production process requirements and qualifies proposed processes against machine / equipment and/or overall capability.
• Review and update production recipes in line with specifications to ensure business continuity and continual improvement.
• Collaborate with Foreman and Operators by undertaking regular tours to ensure plant is operating at required rate and specified conditions are being adhered to.
• Subject-Matter-Expert, and lead problem-solving initiatives by conducting investigations and providing solutions.
• Develop, review and record operational documentation.
• Provide technical support in the development of new products and provide training to production staff on new/enhanced products, etc.
• Promote good maintenance practices to ensure safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and minimal downtime.
• Support Management in driving a cost-effective and efficient operation to maximise business profits.
• Adhere and enforce all health and safety regulations and report all safety hazards, accidents and incidents.
• Provide Management with reporting on production variances, downtime and any other relevant reporting required.
• Adhere to set out world-class manufacturing standards in order to ensure the company remains competitive.

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