Associate Manager, Process Optimisation

Work Flexibility: Onsite

Associate Manager, Process Optimisation

(Permanent Position)

Position Summary

Direct responsibility for a team of process optimization engineers. Leads Engineering Excellence and more complex change initiatives across the business. Mentors and develops process optimisation engineers. Deputizes for the Automation & Digitalisation Manager. Your engineering experience and project management abilities will be vital in driving the automation strategy and optimizing the plants

What You Will Do:

• Be responsible and accountable for the development of the process optimsation strategy to deliver the Operational objectives of the business units.
• Work in harmony with the Operations managers and Quality leaders to provide leadership and a consistent focus on product and process quality.
• Lead a team of assigned engineers and other functional professionals to deliver project objectives which support the operations strategy.
• Work closely with the Operations Management Team to ensure optimum business results in the short, medium and long term.
• Be responsible to manage the process optimisation competencies of assigned engineers and partner with the Operations managers to ensure consistent developments across the business.
• Develop and complete IDP’s and performance reviews with assigned engineers to provide structured development opportunities to improve performance and engagement.
• Be responsible (with others) for the design and continuous development of the engineering Competency Management Process; be a member of the Engineering Competency certification board.
• Lead and participate in cross functional and cross divisional process improvement initiatives – communicate and participate in system and process troubleshooting with support team members and with external agents.
• Drive continuous improvement through the greater integration of IT systems throughout the plant (use centrally generated reports, maximise the efficiency of IT technologies etc)
• Monitor and evaluate process layout to ensure maximum utilisation of floor space, minimise handling and optimum process flow.

What You Will Need:

Required

• Level 8 Honours Degree in an Engineering or Science discipline.
• 6 years relevant experience in a team based regulated manufacturing environment

Desired

• A recognized qualification in Lean Manufacturing.
• Must be able to analyse and correct complex process and / or system issues of a broad scope using independent judgement.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks. Ability to understand complex inputs and to be able to distil critical information.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills - able to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams. Be open minded with the ability to recognise good ideas.
• Proven experience practicing lean tools.
• Business understanding of operations and their impacts essential.
• A demonstrated ability to coach and guide others.
• An ability to facilitate a team of engineers to deliver a specific objective.
• An above average level of emotional intelligence.

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