JOB PURPOSE
To plan and direct engineering activities in order to improve organizational performance by providing leadership and direction, overseeing technology transfer of new products/processes and improving product quality and reliability while overseeing facilities, utilities maintenance and installation for all manufacturing facilities in order to ensure continuous operations with minimal downtime and target facility operation.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Strategy:
Participates in the development of the departmental strategy in line with the functional strategy to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing departmental strategies across Engineering Department. Ensures that departmental strategies and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, which are aligned with the vision and mission of Engineering Department
Policies, Processes & Procedures
Recommends improvements to departmental policy and directs the implementation of procedures and controls covering all areas of Engineering Department activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers.
Budget
Oversees the consolidation and recommends the Engineering Department budget and monitors financial performance versus the budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential areas of cost reduction or performance improvement opportunities are capitalised upon.
Projects
Leads and guides project management teams in the planning, organising, management and control of various projects in order to ensure that the project cycle is completed meeting agreed project parameters (cost budget, timelines, scope and quality), standards and objectives.
Job Specific Accountabilities
People Management
Manages the effective achievement of Engineering Department departmental objectives through setting individual targets, developing and motivating staff in order to maximize subordinate performance.
Continuous Improvement
Stimulates subordinates and contributes to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum Experience: 12-15 years relevant experience in engineering including at least 3 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities.
