Performance Improvement Manager - Processing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
â?ª BTech/B Eng. in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering (NQF 7) is essential
â?ª Relevant Honours Degree is desirable
â?ª Management Development Programme (MBA/MBL) is desirable
â?ª At least 15 years in Mineral Processing environment, of which 5 to 7 years should have been at an executive
level.
â?ª Experience in either having initiated and/or managed a Project Management Office (PMO), with the ability to
provide diagnostic, analytical, and packaged solutions to deliver on business initiatives is essential
â?ª Demonstrate management and leadership experience in the following or associated roles:
- Production and/or Industrial environment
- Business Management, within a senior management/executive team
- Project Management and Project Integration
â?ª Experience in the design and execution of business strategy is essential
â?ª Previous exposure to Processing operations is essential
â?ª Experience to coordinate the projects/initiatives prioritization process and interface regularly with management to
identify project priorities, implementation opportunities and challenges is essential
â?ª Experience in productivity, efficiency and continuous improvement is essential
â?ª Assist with the development of tracking KPIs to measure initiative impact
â?ª Experience in either having initiated and/or managed a Project Management Office (PMO), with the ability to
provide diagnostic, analytical, and packaged solutions to deliver on business initiatives is essential
â?ª Valid Medical Certificate or medically fit in order to obtain such a certificate.
COMPETENCIES:
â?ª Knowledge of unit processes
â?ª Knowledge of research methodologies
â?ª Knowledge of smelting operations, gas handling systems
â?ª Knowledge of HR principles and methodologies
â?ª Knowledge of environmental processes
â?ª Modelling and simulation
â?ª Computer Literacy and presentation skills
â?ª Statistical techniques and financial Principles
â?ª Conflict management skills
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Ensure Processing Operations achieve production targets safely and cost efficiently
- Maintain sound people management practices to ensure a productive workforce at Processing Operations
(includes HRM and HRD)
- Develop and implement strategic plan for Processing Plants and support the Processing Executive in the strategic
management process.
- Provide optimal structure and resourses to implement strategy effectively
- Increase technical competence and workforce effectiveness as well as implementation of high performance
culture
- Initiate, intergrate and control process improvement initiative through Processing Technical Services Department.
- Lead implementation of process systems, policies procedures and standards to ensure accountability in terms
of operational plan
- Monitor