ENGINEERING MANAGER – Bolux Group

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ENGINEERING MANAGER
Bolux Group consists of manufacturing units in Ramotswa and Depots in Francistown, Palapye & Maun supplying maize meal, flour, and bread to the local and export markets.
We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager. The incumbent will be based in Ramotswa, Botswana.
Reporting to the Managing Director, the incumbent shall have the responsibility for the overall execution of the company’s maintenance work activities and oversee the implementation of both reactive and preventative maintenance programs to ensure optimum capacity.

Your principal responsibilities shall include the following:

•Develop a strategic roadmap for site development that aligns with the company’s overall business strategy and growth projections.
•Formulate the annual operating budget and keep track of accruing costs so as to stay within budget.
•Lead the development and implementation of a maintenance plan for all company assets to ensure retention and enhancement of their value and productivity.
•Actively manage and evaluate all projects in the company and provide timeous advice through sound project management principles.
•Work together with all HODs to understand and address their maintenance and capital requirements.
•Conduct comprehensive assessments of current site infrastructure, including buildings, utilities, and landscaping.
•Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to site development and infrastructure.
•Identify potential expansion opportunities and assess feasibility based on factors such as land availability, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations.
•Lead the development of a master plan for site development, outlining proposed changes and improvements over the long term.
•Consider factors such as facility layout, utility infrastructure, transportation access, and environmental sustainability.
•Oversee the implementation of site development projects, including construction, renovation, and infrastructure upgrades.
•Develop and implement strategies for addressing unplanned equipment failures and breakdowns.
•Coordinate emergency response teams to minimize downtime and production losses.
•Establish protocols for troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues in a timely manner.
•Facilitate keeping adequate stock levels and ensure correct spares are bought for maintenance work in order to reduce downtime.
•Collaborate with maintenance technicians to develop and refine maintenance procedures.
•Participate in all Operations committees or teams as directed by the Managing Director and manage the welfare of staff in the Engineering Department.
•Inspect the various plants including Depots, on the maintenance activities performed by Artisans and ensure quality work.
•Ensure proper allocation and utilization of all resources to maximise productivity.
•Identify Hazardous working conditions to ensure a safe work environment.
•Facilitate technical skills/capacity development through training, coaching, and counseling to ensure the right competencies for delivering the mandate.
•Lead the implementation and monitoring of quality standards to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and procedures, legislation, as well as Kaizen & ISO standards.
•Manage the performance of direct subordinates and ensure performance management systems are systematically deployed within the section.

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

A Degree in Industrial Engineering / Electrical & Mechanical Engineering (NQF 7) or a related field is required. Experience in Programmable Logical Control (PLC) as well as best operating practices including legislation compliance, audits, and project management, is a requirement. The ideal candidate must have a minimum often (10) years post-qualification experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry.