General Manager, Engineering & Projects at DSV

DSV Healthcare is seeking an innovative Leader who encompasses sound technical (engineering) expertise, project management capability, continuous improvement as well as strong people management skills. This Executive will be required to interact with external clients, internal operations and lead a team of Industrial Engineers & Project Managers.

Duties & Responsibilities
Change Implementation and Project Management

• Overseeing New client take-on’s (scoping project, stock transfer & Go Live stabilization) and client exits
• Initiates the business implementation plan, including all activities that business needs to prepare for new technical components and technologies
• Tracks and reports on projects & implementations against financial, productivity and client specific KPI’s to ensure progress & successful completion
• Assisting key functional areas (Operations) to convert strategic goals into tangible projects
• Management and overseeing of Key Strategic projects such as facility consolidation, construction etc

Continuous Business Improvement

• Manage and execute on the internal audit process for the operations departments
• Driving CPI’s that stem from audit findings, creating action plans, corrective and/or preventative actions within allocated timeframes and reporting of results/outcomes timeously
• Analysis and recommendations: Data (analysis, comparison, sense checking), Processes (supporting business objectives, complete, accurate, relevant, error proofed, common exceptions covered, measurable), Facilities (best practices, flow, flexibility, compliance)
• Continuous reviewing, analysis and refining of current processes
• Business cases / feasibility studies: Develop as required depending on financial investment required and risk profile. Tools and aspects to consider include ROI calculations, quantified value, opportunity for productivity improvements and future growth / revenue potential;

Leadership

• Leading the Engineering, Pricing and Project Management team
• Motivate, coach and mentor staff to ensure maximum productivity and development of staff to their full potential
• Provide leadership and direction in line with the organizational goals
• Directly support, selection and recruitment, training and development, performance management, and leadership aligned to DSV culture of people values
• Part of the Executive Committee and has such fulfils an overall Leadership role and responsibility

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong, collaborative and value-adding relationships with all relevant stakeholders
• Fulfilling the role of Executive Sponsor – Effectively engaging with clients, reviewing strategic initiatives & client escalation point
• Client & Vendor engagement
• Ensure that the incumbent and the team have a clear understanding of the internal stakeholder needs i.e. successful collaboration with Operations team & other internal stakeholders is critical
• Member of the Pricing committee, IT committee and Engineering/Innovation Council

Minimum Requirements
Qualification

• Degree in Engineering (Preferably Industrial Engineering) or Project Management
• Certificate in Change Management would be an advantage

Computer Skills

• MS Office – with Advanced Excel skills
• Visio

Experience Required

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Engineering / Project Management.
• At least 3 years experience at a Senior Management level
• At least 3 years experience managing a team
• Business Acumen & change management experience
• Experience in the Logistics / Supply Chain industry is a definite advantage
• Knowledge on ERP / warehouse management systems
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes, Lean or Six Sigma technologies
• Financial acumen: Proven experience in budgeting & managing actual versus budget, including CAPEX, OPEX and P&L’s
• Own transport and ability to travel nationally and internationally as and when required
• Ability to work under pressure
• Highly organized, deadline driven and outcomes oriented