Technical Manager - Cape Town
Salary Negotiable
Cape Town, Western Cape
Cape Town,
Western Cape
more than 14 days ago
19-12-2014 10:09:54 AM
16-01-2015 10:09:54 AM
Technical Manager - R&D, QC and QA (W340)
*Minimum BSc Chemistry (higher will be an advantage) with substantial laboratory (development & QC), SHEQ and production experience; must have staff management experience and have dealt with technical customer complaints and queries; experience with ISO 9001*
Location: Western Cape
Description: A manufacturer in the chemical sector requires a Technical Manager to manage laboratory and quality assurance (QA) staff, provide technical support to customers, optmize product quality and facilitate the development of new and improved products. Key performance areas will include: plan and supervise the work of the laboratory staff; assist staff as and when required with their daily work; monitor the technical competence and facilities used by each staff member; monitor the industry with regards to new products and technology trends; manage resources to ensure that the product development is carried out; maintain a log of all current development projects; monitor the entry of new product to the market; manage resources to ensure that all finished product leaving the factory meet the companies’ quality standards; maintain a log of all nonconforming product and ensure that each incident is fully investigated; ensure that reject product is reworked quickly and efficiently without compounding a problem; provide training for laboratory, factory, sales and marketing staff on technical issues; provide training for customers on technical issues; manage resources to ensure that high technical service standards are maintained; monitor customer complaints; administration (filing, general admin, minutes of meetings); monitor the laboratory work environment; set and implement departmental performance objectives; compile the monthly KPI reports; contributing to executive management decisions to meet the company’s goals and objectives; prepare and submit departmental CAPEX and expense budgets; oversee orders and approve all expenses for operations; monitor budgets and expenses; carry our purchase of CAPEX items; processes and actions to comply with the regulations and requirements of OHS and environmental legislation are implemented and monitored; meet objectives as decided on form year to year; implement, monitor, review and improve internal controls and monitor compliance with ISO processes; staff management (manage staff performance; training; discipline; continuity).
Key Requirements: Minimum BSc Chemistry (higher will be an advantage) with substantial laboratory (development and QC), SHEQ and production experience; must have staff management experience and have dealt with technical customer complaints and queries; experience with ISO 9001. Must have drivers license and own car.
Additional Requirements: Excellent analysis and strategic thinking skills; good motivational and presentation skills; good written and verbal communication skills; organisation skills to juggle unplanned events / demands; good training and coaching skills; good problem solving skills; ability to work well in a team environment; ability to work well under pressure; good time-management and delegation skills; strong leadership ability and management skills; high energy levels.
Remuneration: Market related
*Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply
**Please quote “Technical Manager - R&D, QC and QA (W340)” in the subject line
***Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted