TECHNICAL MANAGER - Raw materials control.
Job description
The Technical Manager must have a strong and traceable work history applicable to process and raw materials control.
Preference will be given to candidates with a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering.
Kindly note, that BScEng / BEng candidates will be considered.
The Technical Manager must ensure that the factory-finished products adhere to the required standards and are produced most cost-effectively. He/she does this by thoroughly controlling raw materials and process parameters, testing finished goods technical properties to ensure they adhere to the required standards, and over-inspecting quality on the box of finished goods.
Minimum qualifications and job requirements
Chemical Engineering
(BScEng
/
BEng
Advantageous :
MSc or
M(Eng) - (advantageous)
Key Responsibilities:
Implement and/or maintain Quality Management System
Ensure raw material availability
Ensure raw material are within spec before entering the process
Control process parameters
Control finished product properties
Over-inspect the Quality on the Box
Develop body formulas
Engage with raw material suppliers
Effectively communicate to the team non-conformities picked up at the lab
Help production departments to identify & resolve non-conformities
Key strengths & abilities
Ability to pick up raw material or process parameters that go out of spec
Ability to design or modify testing methods for raw materials and process
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication and interpersonal skills
High ethical standards of work and personal conduct
Thorough, accurate & high attention to detail
Ability to work without supervision & driven to continuously improve
The organization is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans of the company.
