Site Project Manager at AVI Limited

An exciting opportunity exists for a Site Project Manager at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Durban, Tea.  The purpose of the role is to manage multiple complex projects within a manufacturing environment in order to effect capacity enabling changes in the plants.  This role requires a perceptive, productivity-focused Project Manager to implement solutions across the production site. A proven track record in handling multiple projects concerning plant equipment is essential for success in this role                                                                                                                     

Line Manager: Operations Executive

Number of Direct Reports: 1

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Champion site projects from feasibility studies to implementation
• Analysis of project benefits and challenges
• Write project motivations, raise capital requests and obtain approval for projects
• Project planning and tracking to ensure deadlines and objectives are met
• Execute project follow up and ensure successful implementation
• Coordinate implementation of the project in terms of change management and training needs
• Manage multiple, dynamic site projects
• Manage multiple subcontractors during project execution
• Report to management with progress of current and planned site projects
• Manage sites capital spend to budget

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 3 Years’ experience within a similar role
• Relevant FMCG experience preferably in the Food environment

Qualifications:

• Completed Higher National Diploma or BSC Engineering
• A professional engineering qualification combined with keen business acumen and FMCG manufacturing experience is indispensable in this environment.

 Additional Requirements:

• MS Projects
• AutoCAD experience
• MS Office
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG plant equipment
• At least 5 years’ experience in project management
• Presentation skills
• Analytical/investigative nature
• Excellent interpersonal skills

 Competencies:

• Meeting deadlines
• Articulating information
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising
• Thinking analytically
• Interpreting data
• Maintaining productivity
• Documenting facts
• Upholding Standards
• Minimising Risk