Company classification: Manufacturing / OEM ( Tier 1 & 2) (products, equipment and/or machinery) Highest formal qualification and other: Degree Degree Discipline: Chemical Engineering Years of experience range: g. 20 to 30 years (e. More than 10 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 651 000 - 750 000, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: Afrikaans, English Gender: Male Ethnicity: Indian Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions both nationally and internationally.

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Primary purpose of current/most recent position:

In my last position, as Plant Manager, the factory was still in construction phase and I was responsible for designing and setting up the Plant structure, Organogram, Production Systems, Safety systems, Logistics Platform, Recruiting Staff, designing the onboarding and specific training roadmaps for staff, training of staff. I was also appointed as the OHS Act 16.2 appointee.
I was also asked to assist project team with construction activities and due to my engineering and project skills and experience, I became a key member in the Project and Construction team, adding value in identification of current as built problems and suggesting improvements, working closely with Project Manager reviewing drawings and conducting design reviews and HAZOP studies of changes to design.

Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:

Clear goals and objectives.
Strategic alignment and cascading of company goals to department goals to team goals to individual goals.
Satisfactory assessment methodologies to gauge progress regards goals and KPI's.

Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:

Well rounded Production and Supply Chain Professional with experience across several sectors. I have proven that I can always deliver on productivity, optimization, efficiency and cost reduction. A systems implementer and improver, infusing technology into a solid process approach to achieving targets. A great influencer of people and a leader capable of creating a purpose driven organization.

Ideal business title:

Manufacturing Director

Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:

Responsible for the entire manufacturing of products, for the various manufacturing sites and for achievement of stakeholder goals and objectives.
Responsible for all staff regards safety, competency and well being.
Responsible for company continuously improving and going from strength to strength.
Responsible for ensuring the company image is great and gets better and better.

Skill area of competence:

Manufacturing expert
Process Optimization
Engineering
People Management
Safety
Environment
Quality
Food Safety
Training and Development

Career summary:

Amino Acid Manufacturing - 15 years
Yeast Manufacturing - 3 Years
Chemical and Plastics Manufacturing - 7 years
Food and Beverage - 1 year
Paint Industry - 6 months
Steel Industry - 6 months

What do you absolutely love doing:

Learning new things. There is just so much more opportunity today to learn about anything and it is absolutely wonderful. Everyday is a learning experience.

Ideal company (culture and values):

I like to work for a company that is collaborate in nature, where everyone in the organization collaborates to achieve short and long term goals.
I believe that a friendly respectful environment with a teamwork mindset will always ensure a progressive work culture.
I enjoy working in and creating engaging workspaces where all workers feel that they are part of something bigger and where workers feel valued.

If you are looking for a Plant Manager, then do get in touch.

Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.

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