Engineering Manager – Grain Field Chickens Abattoir – Reitz needed at VKB Group

Job requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 Equivalent.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering.
• Industrial GCC (Government Competency Certificate).
• Minimum 10 years of engineering within a plant process / utility / maintenance function, of which 2 must be at management level.
• A thorough understanding of mechanical systems and working knowledge of electrical systems.
• High level of expertise in plant engineering methods, theory, and principles from a design, construction, and compliance perspective.
• People management experience with skills leading, developing, and training a technically diverse team.
• Practical knowledge and application of GMR 2.1 and OHS Act regulations and experience with regulatory investigations.
• Strong background in Abattoir maintenance best practices and equipment reliability.
• Practical Knowledge of On-key, Allen Bradley PLCs, P&ID’s, and SOPs.
• A willingness to work shifts/ overtime incl. on weekends where required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Management of the Engineering/ Maintenance teams with regards to HR and IR issues.
• Management of the day-to-day activities and out-puts of all team members across all shifts.
• Train and mentor his team to improve performance / efficiencies.
• Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the Engineering/ Maintenance teams and to develop a training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
• Be available on call-out and work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective running of the plant.
• Organizes daily meetings and utilize information from all department to make management decisions on.
• Manages the Engineering/ Maintenance staff to facilitate attainment of KPI’s and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI’s and institute corrective action if necessary.
• Drive company culture and morale within the team.
• Partners with HR to recruit the staff who are technically capable and fit in with company culture to ensure that Engineering/ Maintenance team have the correct resources to maintain the facility.
• Supports and advises Engineering/ Maintenance staff on the execution of their tasks.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
• Plan and manage leave roster and register.
• Key role between GFC / Municipality and all external service providers to ensure no interruptions with regards to any electricity/ water or services rendered to the abattoir.
• Be available on call-out and work on weekends or when necessary to insure optimal performance of team and effective running of the plant.
• Implement ongoing shop-floor system and measurement of all departments against set standards.
• Optimize labour and supervision to ensure all personnel are utilized effectively and adjust needs as plant requirements change.
• Sales / Marketing / Processing / Finance/ Farm Services partnerships to optimize communication / service level agreements and potential of all internal departments contribution towards success of the business.
• Capex requirements and planning in conjunction with the Abattoir Manager.
• Ensure best practices are implemented across all shifts.

Budgets and Administration

• Prepare and administer department budget within established guidelines for maintenance and repair of building and equipment.
• Management of the Engineering/ Maintenance spend against budget through daily review of budget vs. actual financial reports.
• Provide input to the Abattoir Manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate budget during the annual budgeting process.
• Authorize stores requisitions and provide initial sign off of invoices prior to submission to the Abattoir Manager.
• Work with the Administration department to ensure accurate reporting.
• Co-ordinate and sign off on processing submission of all required documentation for inclusion in the information systems.
• Ensures that all Engineering/ Maintenance staff, keep timecards and other routine records (Leave planning etc.) and all relative documentation is submitted and authorized as per procedures.
• Organizes meetings with all staff, prepare month end reports to Abattoir Manager.

Planned throughput

• Design, implement and maintain preventive as well as predictive maintenance programs.
• Oversee full wastewater treatment and refrigeration systems.
• Manage all municipal & legal compliance issues i.e., lock out/tag out, confined space, etc.
• Maintain plant quality performance standards.
• Responsible for all of the engineering department safety related matters.
• Provide on and off-hour emergency response including equipment repair, damage control, and assignment of support personnel as needed.
• Facilitates waste disposal programs from the abattoir.
• Keeps up on technological changes such as retrofitting machinery to meet today’s new laws and efficiency standards.

Project Management

• Oversees Capital Expenditure items including equipment purchases, contracted labour and in-house construction and fabrication projects.
• Gives input to the Abattoir Manager on the feasibility of projects by analysing technology, resource needs and market demands to ensure that project is feasible.
• Works with the Abattoir Manager to ensure that the requirements of internal customers are met and to prepare accurate project specification for implementation of projects.
• Ensure necessary manpower is available to smoothly implement projects on time and within the agreed budget.

Repairs and Renovations

• Assist with the renovations of existing equipment and the construction of new facilities as part of the project team.
• Present any new technologies or best practices within the Poultry Industry.

Other

• Any other duties as may be required by management.