PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To provide leadership, direction and to manage operational planning of the Engineering Technical Department (Utilities, Automation, mechanical, stores and ND Facilities) and ad hoc support to Superfarm. Establish and upgrade the mechanical infrastructure and ensure that systems are operating efficiently and effectively. Manage Assets, ensure maintenance, servicing and operational functionality is balanced to improve efficiencies in order to ensure that Production can meet consumer demands and business objectives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Designing, developing & enhancing electro-mechanical systems & mechatronic devices
Identifying areas of weakness in the production line & making recommendations for improvement
Testing prototypes to ensure compliance with safety standards & functionality requirements (such as motors, solenoids, gears, sensors & springs)
To plan, organize, co-ordinate and manage all activities in the Engineering Department within Namibia Dairies (ND) and ad hoc support function to Superfarm
Establish and upgrade Mechanical, electrical and instrumentation infrastructure to ensure that utilities, processing and packing systems are operating efficiently and effectively.
Manage all Civil construction projects done under ND capital Budget as well as upgrading or rehabilitation or refurbishment of existing infrastructure and do specialized maintenance support to ensure optimum efficient operations.
Develop project (infrastructure) and cost center cost budget (planned vs actual)
Compile, monitor and control cost center and project budget to ensure spending is within budget parameters
Scrutinize all claim payments for the respective projects and job cards for correctness
Carry out root cause analysis and implement non-conformance preventative measures
Recommend and implement corrective actions
Guide on amending manuals, Work instructions, Standard operating procedures, Lesson Learned, policies and procedures to incorporate corrective actions on ongoing basis.
Lead, coach & support the Engineering team
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
Relevant Engineering Qualification with 6-8 years’ experience
PREFERRED / ADVANTAGEOUS:
Qualification in Mechatronics as an added advantage
2 or more years’ experience working with projects
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Assertive communication
Presentation skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical ability/Business Analysis / Cognitive Capacity
Research ability
Attention to detail
Planning and organizing
Project management
More Information
- Job Application Details Closing Date: 21 December 2022 The company ONLY accept applications vis their career portal. Interested candidates can apply via the link below: https://careers.ol.na/job/Windhoek-Manager-Engineering-Job/760484402/
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