Operations and Engineering Manager

Based in Pmb we require and Operations and Engineering Manager;

Operational performance

• Set targets and KPA’s in line with the operational strategy and Master Plan.
• Conduct business risk assessments.
• Facilitate IMA VM L2 meetings.
• Formalise agreed actions on operational performance.
• Facilitate monthly team reviews.
• Participate in business review meetings to review and align progress.
• Present on performance to senior management (OPP and VFL).

Planning and Scheduling

• Facilitate integrated supply review meeting as per IBP framework.
• Lead Reliability Centred Maintenance forums.
• Lead Plant Maintenance (PM) planning and sign-off meetings in line with IBP framework.
• Facilitate IMA VM L2 meetings.

Strategies and systems to monitor and improve throughput, cost and quality

• • Lead process control initiative.
  • Review the daily recovery reports and quality deviations.
  • Facilitate problem solving and guide with improvement projects.
  • Create headroom.
  • Review CPK reports to identify deviations and relevant actions.
  • Review and sign off SOP’s and lot tickets.

Safety health and environment

• • Facilitate the safety systems review session and the area safety meeting.
  • Participate in plant safety meeting.
  • Lead by example.
  • Conduct and analyse Planned Job Observations (PJO’s).
  • Conduct critical task risk assessments.
  • Analyse non-compliances / near misses.
  • Participate in safety investigations.
  • Review safety reports.
  • Conduct safety walkabouts.
  • Co-ordinate and oversee explosion risk audits.
  • Participate in management review meeting on explosion risk.
  • Monitor safety performance against the HSE compliance scorecard.
  • Prepare for and execute annual ISO audits.

People engagement, management and development

• • Participate in the recruitment process – interviews and selection of team members.
  • Develop and facilitate induction programme for new team members.
  • Interact daily with staff.
  • Agree Performance Contracts.
  • Agree Personal Development Plans.
  • Support and coach team members.
  • Facilitate 6-weekly One-on-one conversations.
  • Conduct bi-annual Performance Reviews.
  • Facilitate appropriate Career Development and Succession Planning.
  • Take corrective action on performance deficiencies.
  • Develop and implement training matrixes and plans.

Employee relations and engagement

• • Complete and analyse climate surveys.
  • Coach team members in IR processes and practices.
  • Apply the disciplinary process through to written warnings.
  • Interact positively with employees in the workplace.
  • Facilitate the DAF meeting and participate in the ERC meeting.

Employee administration

• • Monitor and review time and attendance exceptions, leave, overtime etc
  • Maintain personal files.

Budget and cost management

• • Develop area budget (Operating and CAPEX).
  • Participate in finance system and cost review sessions.
  • Identify and manage cost improvements projects.
  • Monitor and authorise major costs (e.g. consumables and overtime.
  • Analyse and investigate monthly budget variances against the Consumption and Waste dashboard.

Improvement Projects

• • Identify and initiate projects.
  • Champion, drive and/or manage projects.

 

The key attributes required for this position include:

• Eng/B.Tech Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5 years’ experience in engineering and operations management.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Demonstrate strong business acumen and leadership potential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong accounting experience.
• The ability to work well under pressure and meet all financial reporting deadlines.
• An exceptional and strong team player.
• The ability to prioritize, use own initiative and discretion within the scope of the position.

The ability to interact across all levels of the organization