MFC Engineering Manager (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To lead the Engineering Team in the safe and cost-effective execution of the Asset Management, including Maintenance Management and Life Cycle Management, through clearly defined strategies and objectives for maintenance of plant, equipment & facilities for the site.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s, and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards
• 5S Management

PEOPLE

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover:
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies:
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS

• Jointly define deliverables with site production personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the site is maintained:
  • at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements
  • that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
  • to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Document and review the overall maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site
• Project Manager for large capital-intensive projects
• Implement appropriate maintenance strategies for the plant
• Plan and implement small to medium capital and continuous improvement projects
• Develop and maintain systems to comply to all statutory requirements
• Build a competent team to maintain the plant and improve equipment reliability
• Contribute and participate in group and industry technical forums
• Perform Management Standby

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence      
• Foster a climate of Continuous Improvement
• Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation site-wide

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget & spend

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Mechanical or Electrical B.Eng./ BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma
• 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 3 years’ managerial experience
• Government Competency Certificate (Factories)

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Master’s Degree
• MBA/ MBL
• Professional registration with ECSA

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (SAP,IMS,MES,HQMS,EBMS, COUPA)
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and to prioritize effectively
• Ability to understand processes and problems on an operational as well as strategic level
• Ability to manage costs and budget
• Ability to understand departmental influence on the rest of the business

Knowledge:

• Engineering or technical understanding
• Knowledge of relevant HR and Labour relations acts and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant HSE acts, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of business administration including costs and finance