Our client, a pharmaceutical company is seeking to hire a supportive and success-driven individual to assist with the operations of a company as an ENGINEERING MANAGER.

ROLE PROFILE.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a team of technicians, overseeing a team of engineers in the completion of engineering projects and supporting the manufacturing manager in running the production facilities. He or She will perform the following duties as well:

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review existing preventive maintenance templates periodically to ensure that the activities are relevant.
• Ensure planned maintenance activities are properly documented and filed such that they can pass any audit exercise.
• Ensure that spare parts and tools for preventive maintenance are readily available.
• Understand the preventive maintenance process.
• Ensure a robust facility maintenance program is in place.
• Ensure that planned facility maintenance schedules are effectively executed.
• Review the activities in the existing preventive maintenance templates periodically (annually) to ensure that the activities are relevant.
• Manage consultants and contractors to develop and deliver projects that enhance operations
• Ensure that the engineering manager’s duties are carried out safely.
• Ensure zero fatality in carrying out duties.

 EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or any related field
• At least 7 years of experience in a middle management role in a manufacturing environment (preferably FMCG)
• Proven work experience as an Engineering Manager or similar role

REQUIREMENTS

• Should be decisive and action-oriented.
• Must have a strong drive to succeed.
• Should be support-orientated.
• Must have good project management skills.
• Must possess strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Strong skills in Engineering and Asset Care Management
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Should demonstrate records of achievement in prior engineering positions.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Should have strong engineering skills.
• Must possess excellent people management skills.
• Must possess very good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must exude a high level of confidence
• Must be a good team player.