Job Summary
National plastics manufacturer in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs is looking for a suitably experienced Engineer who meets the following criteria:
- Must be in possession of an Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering degree
- Be prepared to travel for customer meetings and trials
- Have experience in a plastics production environment (but would consider FMCG experience)
- Experience in a supervisory or management role
- Have a strong ability to communicate on all levels and across departments
- Be able to manage discipline
- Have a methodical approach to issues
- Strong leadership ability and potential
- Be highly motivated and have an ability to motivate others
- Self-disciplined, enthusiastic and a strong team player
- Be reliable (proven track record)
- Passionate about excellent service
- Computer literate (MS Office, SAP, SHEQsys, Kronos)
- Understanding of machine utilization and reliability and availability
- Understanding of safety legislation
Responsibilities:
- Achieving production efficiencies of at least 80%
- Working closely with design department on product development
- Managing raw material, packaging and finished goods stock (SAP)
- Ensuring effective maintenance and servicing of machinery and moulds
- Implementing measurable technical and process development improvements
- Ensuring customer satisfaction
- Visiting of customers, including visits to the regions
- Ensuring all internal customer satisfaction
- Implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 quality system & ISO 22000 food safety system
- Achieving efficiencies and quality manufacturing requirements
- Developing a budget for production in conjunction with the Operations Manager and Divisional Executive
- Managing budget i.t.o. labour, materials, maintenance/repairs and packaging
- Recruiting and selecting employees
- Managing individual and team performance
- Managing workplace climate and motivating employees
- Ensuring a safe working environment
- Ensuring proper housekeeping
Opportunity to grow into Plant Manager role.
Contact Scott on 0117041302
RON McKESSAR CONSULTANCY
Randburg
2-10
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We are specialist recruiters in the following industries : 1.) high speed packaging (FMCG), 2.) plastics packaging and 3.) industrial pumps and valves. In these fields we are recruiting for recognised local and international market leaders. Positions we cover include qualified artisans, production / maintenance team leaders, engineers and sales personnel.