• Plans and controls technical resources in support of process and product improvement, to ensure cost reduction.
• Implements technically innovative strategies and investigation techniques to support manufacturing operations in an efficient and effective manner.
• Design and establish new processes which translates user requirements into system / sub-system functions within the company’s business processes.
• Leads and participates in the following
• Risk assesments
• Technical and Quality investigations
• Process (raw material to final product) analysis
• Technical trouble-shooting and rapid problem-solving.
• Assist Product Development Group during product or process development and ensure a smooth industrialization of the equipment.
• Evaluation, specification and optimization of present operational systems in terms of effectiveness.
• Attend and participate in technical meetings
• Compiling and reviewing process related documentation.

People Management and Development

• Establish interfaces between suppliers, operations and clients to provide process specifications as required to fully implement process improvements.
• Provides technically innovative mentorship to plant personnel to aid the simplification of process and manages students to develop technical skills needed for plant support.

Financial Management

• Gives input to annual budgets & forecasts. Measures and controls costs and overhead expenditure. Originates capital expenditure proposals
• Tracks progress to cost containment initiatives and manages and reports regularly.

Compliance to Legislation and Business Systems

• Ensure designs, projects, modifications and installations adhere to appropriate regulations within OHS Act and Explosive Act.
• Adheres and Implements Rheinmetall Denel Munitions Policies and Procedures and ensures compliance to ISO Standards with respect to SHE/Quality/Environmental

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• B-Tech / B-Eng. / B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 7 Years’ experience in a manufacturing environment of which 3  years should have been in  a leadership role
• Project Management qualification will be a distinct advantage
• Process Safety Management qualification and experience will be a distinct advantage
• Broad experience in a development and manufacturing environment (Explosive / Engineering / Technical).
• In depth knowledge of SHE/Quality Systems, other computerized project management tools and process improvements techniques.
• Fully computer literate and has excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with ERP / MES systems.
• Advanced systems engineering training.
• Good communication, planning and organizing skills
• Self-motivated, independent and tenacious individual who is results driven.
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the capability to interact with people at all levels.
• Analytical and a strategic thinker with good judgement.
• Proven problem solving abilities on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Independent and has adaptability to work under pressure.
• A self-starter with a concern for standards and results orientation.
• Flexible and has a positive self-image.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and understanding of financial statements.
• Ability to apply mathematic techniques to the solution of practical problems.