Technical Manager Divisional

Our client is searching for a Technical Manager Divisional to join their team in Sandton

Job Purpose

• To provide strategic direction on the procurement and deployment of assets and equipment and ensure optimum application of technology.
• To lead the Technical support department in the delivery of manufacturing technologies
• To lead the technical sector of the business and provide strategic direction for the management of assets, equipment and to ensure optimum application of technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

• Lead technological improvements in the business through development and implementation of short to medium term plans.
• Drive the review of equipment capacity utilization and steer the direction within which the division\ revisits capital investments.
• Drive focused design work to ensure the business responds quickly to market needs.

Capital Expenditure Management

• Manage the business growth model through the stage gate process
• Lead the short to medium term planning process and approval of capital investments related to plant equipment and other assets.
• Identify and lead the equipment procurement process with manufacturers (OEMs).
• Monitor and review the investment returns (ROI) for all equipment procured and assets acquired.

Project Management

• Drive project management frameworks and principles in the commissioning of new equipment
• Lead the process of identifying and recommending suitable equipment technology projects to improve and enhance plant efficiencies.
• Drive the implementation of projects to improve plant efficiencies
• Ensure resource and expertise availability in implementation of new projects.
• Oversee the setting of plant lay-outs and production process flow.

Divisional Technical Standards

• Lead the analysis of product failures in the market and recommend solutions.
• Oversee the development of and review standards for equipment, input materials (raw materials and others), production processes etc.
• Review new product standards and specifications.
• Ensure product/spare/equipment design meets internal standards and fit-for-use

Asset Management

• Ensure Asset Management strategy is developed and implemented effectively (including Autonomous Maintenance Strategy)
• Ensure alignment of Asset Management Strategy to Operational Excellence philosophy as well as\ Digital Transformation philosophy
• Ensure Asset Care Performance Indicators (RACPI’s) are trended, and action is taken to correct deviations from standards
• Ensure Maintenance budgets are developed and reviewed according to current financial policies and guidelines
• Ensure a comprehensive maintenance management system is implemented and continuously reviewed using Nampak
  
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