Our client is looking for a talent pipeline of Technical Managers at a senior level for their business in Africa. Mobility is essential for this role (must be able to relocate). This role will require you to enhance and optimise the production capacity of the plant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business in the FMCG space.
Purpose of the role
As the Technical manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the plant produces in right Quantity, Quality Cost and Timing, ensuring fulfillment of GMP standards.The Technical Manager will provide leadership, direction and motivation to all technical staff to achieve pre-agreed efficiency safety, GMP and quality goals in line with the objectives of the company.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Develop and implement a plan which ensures technical support, maintenance support and corrective maintenance procedures with consistent follow up for the plant
- Conduct monthly reporting of plant performance with an action plan
- Develop and manage a quality audit process
- To lead the QHSE process monitoring and procedures in order to achieve the highest quality ratings as well as to eliminate product complaints at all times
- Promote a safety culture in the plant with monthly reporting – adhering to the QHSE process with continuous monitoring to achieve a safe environment at the plant
- Provide the sales department with reliable distribution plans and infrastructure at all times ensuring deadlines are met
- Manage and develop all technical staff – identifying training needs where required and initiating those programs
The successful candidate must meet the following:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or related) with an MBA as advantageous
- Lean Six Sigma qualified or a similar certification
- A minimum of 10 – 12 years of relevant experience in managing a plant or production facility in the FMCG or manufacturing industry from a multi-national company
- Subject matter expert with experience in understanding the processes in production management and QHSE
- Proven experience in leading succesful teams
- Experience in managing production plant with approximately 500 staff and more
- Strong financial analysis skills with exposure in developing business cases for the plant
- Excellent project management skills
- Fluent in English and French is a prerequisite
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence
- Ability to relocate