In reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting growth strategies in order to deliver quality products and services within company budgets and customer expectations. One must be highly knowledgeable in business practices.

Detail

Company: Manufacturing/ Engineering
Location: Richards Bay
Date Posted: 8 January 2020
Industry: Industrial Engineering
Nationality: South African
Salary: Neg. depending on exp.
Qualifications: Engineering Diploma/ Degree (Technical Knowledge Imperative)
Assignment: Permanent

Job Description

Identify and secure market opportunities as well as set sale strategies
Assist in preparing the annual sales budget and monitor KPI’s
Maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and investors while creating new relationships with prospecting clients
Present and finalize orders and apply strategies within the set limit given by the Managing Director and with the assistance of Stakeholders
Pinpoint customer needs with regards to plant performance and future technologies so that they can be translated into market driven R&D innovations and strategic initiatives
Evaluate customer enquiry specifications and establish the optimized solution, size process equipment and ensure tender specifications are in line to customer requirements
Produce and submit commercial offerings such as drawings, estimates, quantities, specs, schedules and plans when required
Prepare and ensure the accuracy of all technical and financial bids prepared
Recommend decisions to the Managing Director with regards to pricing and performance guarantees on bids
Asses and document project risks and mitigation contingencies
Ensure the effective transfer of information on bids to the correct execution team on projects where the company is successful as well as following up to ensure the long term satisfaction of the customer
Manage and enforce work methods for effective estimating
Review and negotiate commercial terms for new contracts with the help of the legal team
Direct projects and create accurate and detailed plans to achieve goals and direct all integrating technical activities
Conduct analysis of technology, resources needed, market demand and project feasibility
Mediate and review product changes and design
Create and enforce standards, policies and procedures for engineering and technical work done
Pinpoint quality management system requirements for the company and create strategies to implement applicable systems
Maintain quality management procedures, specifications and procedures
Organize production and manufacturing processes in order to meet company standards
Create and maintain a strong team to ensure continuous improvement to meet KPI’s and objectives
Pinpoint and manage development and learning requirements
Initiate accurate operational plans for your area with regards to business needs that deliver value
Optimize performance by focusing on operational efficiency
Deliver accountabilities within the company budget
Pinpoint all opportunities for improvement and prioritise accordingly
Create annual budgets for your area of responsibility and monitor all expenses and report any variations
Use Lean Six Sigma and implement continuous improvement
Focus on HSE and ensure all standards are met by applying applicable safety requirements
Conduct onsite inspections to ensure safety standards are met

Minimum Requirements

Engineering Diploma/ Degree
Exp. in a management position
Lean 6 Sigma certified (green/black belt)
5 years exp. In an industrial environment
Computer literate
Exp within the heavy industry will be advantageous
Exp in smelters / smelter processes will be advantageous
Valid drivers’ license