Junior Project Manager - Bonnievale at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Engineering department with the main responsible to manage multi projects and lead contractors and subcontractors teams. Manage Health & Safety and Environmental of the factory. Successful candidates need to have at least 3-5 years' relevant experience within engineering field and FMCG environment. Must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of planned and execution of projects, compiling and managed budget. Must fully adhere to all Safety & Health policies, procedures and legislation. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• BTech/Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering (preferably in a mechanical field).
• PMP Certification advantageous.
• Min 3-5 years team and project management experience in the dairy/FMCG environment.
• Sound experience in administration, planning and organising.
• Sound leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent computer literacy: MS Project, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, ERP system, AutoCAD
• Excellent communicator with well-developed management and leadership skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Dairy Plants and Equipment
• Managed all aspects of Dairy Plant operations
• Proficient in various control software and control systems (PLC’s and SCADA)
• Speedy & effective handling of engineering solutions in the plant as they arise
• Design and implement operations solutions with the rest of the management team
• Must be willing to work overtime in line with plant requirements.
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, on weekends and public holidays.
• Willing to work in an extreme environment condition.
• Willing to work on heights.
• Personal traits:
• Self-starter and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and work without supervision.
• Confident, assertive and results-orientated.
• Pro-active and energetic, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Pragmatic approach and positive demeanour.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Good negotiation skills will be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning and execution of projects in order to meet delivery, cost and quality requirements.
• Leads contractor and subcontractor teams, ensuring efficient and effective utilisation of these resources in order to meet the plants’ requirements.
• Monitoring of projects including cost control and scope control
• Identifying continuous improvement projects
• Responsible for the CAPEX application processes.
• Ensure all Sher requirements are complied with i.r.o. projects
• Ensure all projects adhere to/comply with Food Safety Standards
• Ensure all project personnel adhere to SHER standards
• Do regular detailed technical audits on Cheese production lines with reports and recommendations.
• Participate in weekly meetings regarding the plants’ previous week’s Efficiencies and improvement action plans.
• Improve reliability and availability of production lines
• Train staff in plants on best practices in plants.
• Conducting feasibility studies and optimizing resources.
• Supporting the transfer of expertise to the Operational Team, by providing training concepts and interventions
• Give technical input for Capex requirements and plant availability over a 3-year plan.
• Align technical project planning with company strategy for optimal balance between timing, Capex, resources, and technical output.
• Ensuring best practice standards
• Networking and liaising with Engineering Design companies, equipment suppliers and New Technology providers as well within the Lactalis Group
• Any adhoc tasks

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT:

• Managed health, safety & environment
• Full adherence to all Safety & Health policies, procedures and legislation
• Full compliance with Environmental Management Plan
• Achievement of safety indices for department as agreed upon
• Reporting in line with NOSA standards
• Conduct risk assessment for all potentially dangerous upgrades/equipment maintenance services