The Projects, Capital & Engineering Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, this position has oversight for directing all engineering functions and bringing immediate value to the bottom line through execution of high value-creation engineering projects.

Our Client, a major stakeholder in the Bauxite Industry,

is in the market for a senior engineering manager with

post-graduate qualifications and a solid track record

of performance, to fill a mission-critical role in the

organization.

JOB SCOPE

Reporting to the General Manager, this position has

oversight for directing all engineering functions and bringing

immediate value to the bottom line through execution of

high value-creation engineering projects.

The Projects, Capital & Engineering Manager:

• Drives the identification and implementation of

Capital & Engineering projects from preliminary

studies, design, construction/installation, review and

operation through to post evaluation.

• Works in conjunction with line managers and work

teams to identify and execute a portfolio of projects

that increase efficiencies, eliminate losses and risks

and provide significant value to the Company.

• Works to eliminate losses and manages risks in order

to facilitate the achievement of the organization's

strategic objectives relating to asset capability, cost,

quality, production and operational efficiency.

• Is responsible for integrating the cost, reliability and

efficiency philosophy and Six Sigma culture

throughout the organization.

• Directs plans and supervises the team of engineering

personnel - providing technical guidance, leadership,

mentorship.

• Prepares and manages the organization's annual and

long term capital budgets.

• Develops and controls engineering operational

procedures. Makes recommendations for system

changes.

• Develops metrics and appropriate data collection

systems to track project performance and assure

timely completion and achievement of improvement

goals.

• Measures and reports on the progress of engineering

projects to ensure that agreed schedules and

budgets are being met. Presents project analysis,

findings, recommendations and updates regarding

capital /engineering projects or continuous

improvement initiatives to appropriate entity or Board

of Directors.

The successful candidate must be the holder of a Post

Graduate Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Civil

Engineering and must have had a minimum of seven

cumulative years of work experience at a senior

management level in a manufacturing organisation.

Additionally, the successful candidate should possess the

following

Functional and Behavioural Competencies:

• Detailed knowledge of engineering systems, control

and optimization.

• Knowledge of engineering standards (statutory and

mandatory tests) and inspection requirements

• Advanced Project Management Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Suite including

MS Project, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

• Strong Technical Writing Skills

• Strong Leadership Skills

• Excellent Analytical and Problem Solving Skills

• Excellent Communication and Negotiation Skills

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in crossfunctional

teams

• Six-Sigma Black Belt Certification (a distinct

advantage).

• Demonstrable competence in the use/application of a

variety of problem solving tool, techniques and

parameters including - Failure Models and Effects

Analysis (FMEA) reliability modeling and predicting,

Six Sigma Methodology, Root Cause Analyses and

Root Cause Failure Analysis.

• The incumbent is required to use quantitative and

qualitative methods to track and project performance

as well as inform decision making. This is inclusive

of recommendations for system changes.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit applications

on or before December 31, 2014