Equipment Fleet and Machinery Operations Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leading multinational and multifaceted manufacturing company, focused on emulsions, binders and micro surfacing products, seeks to employ a diverse, high energy and professional manager, as part of their succession plan, to take over manage factory machinery, fleet, specialized plant (site/ operational project) equipment across plants in South Africa and East Africa. 
 
Please note that this is a highly specialised role and will suit a candidate who has managed plant equipment used on construction sites and production equipment in a factory environment.  In addition, we do require a candidate who is able to travel extensively in SA, as well as into Africa and who has exceptional leadership experience.

POSITION INFO:
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:

• You will have completed a Mechanical Engineering qualification, coupled with a minimum of 10 years experience in managing company assets such as production machinery, fleet vehicles and plant/construction equipment, with preference to spraying and road surfacing or road construction equipment.
• You will have proven expertise in ensuring the full and effective optimization of both plant and factory equipment, as well as specialised fleet vehicles and transportation vehicles.
• You will have a strong background in managing a diverse team, based at multiple plants, to ensure production costs are kept at a reasonable level, ensure effective maintenance schedules and drive improvements and modifications to equipment and production machinery.
• You will have experience in fully managing a fleet, to include compliance in respect to Hazchem legislation, maintenance, insurances and environmental legislation in terms of waste, spillages and storage.
• You will have a solid track record in terms of people management and development, providing technical support to the teams and maintain meticulous staffing and performance records.
• A sound understanding of HSE, Quality, Budget Management and Departmental reporting is essential
• You must have a valid driver’s licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record