Electro Engineering Manager Sheet Metal & Commercial Appliance Design

Senior management expat-level role for a leading sheet metal design company that has a stable track record and an envied reputation in the appliance and consumer industries. They are a leading manufacturer of white consumer goods and appliance equipment in Africa. They have unrivaled quality of workmanship and design. Their products have become the product of choice among discerning customers, both locally and internationally and they currently export their products around the globe. Through the years they have been committed to the development of the latest manufacturing techniques and processes to ensure that their appliances remain unsurpassed in both quality and value for money.

As an Engineering Manager in Sheet Metal & Appliance Design, you will be responsible and be fully accountable for the following:-

• Management of a small, committed engineering team within a medium sized commercial appliance manufacturing company.
  
• Superior leadership and people management so as to influence the entire spectrum of the organization from R&D to manufacturing to marketing to finance.                                     
  
• Setting project guidelines, deadlines and benchmarks                                                                             
  
• Assigning and monitoring all work undertaken by the Engineering department.                                                                 
  
• New product design and product improvement.                                                                             
  
• They seek a good electro-mechanical candidate that will be hands-on with +/- 15years experience in sheet metal design and appliance design of white consumer goods or appliances that include any of the following (Convection Ovens (Prima-Pro and Prima-Lite), Coffee Warmer, Dip-A-Lait, Chip Dump Electric, Food Warmer, Bain Marie, Proofing Cabinet, Deep Fat Fryer (Electric & Gas), Frozen Chip Fryer, Fryer Donught, Griddle, Hot Food Bar, Multi-Toaster Electric, Sandwich Press (Flat Plate, Panini), Electric Toaster, Pizza Conveyor, Rotisserie, Stove Top Electric, Waffle Baker Electric, Water Urn) etc.
  

The main skills sought are:                                                                                         

• Extensive sheet metal processing experience, including a working understanding of sheet metal bending allowances, welding and tolerances.                                 
  
• Four year engineering or technical qualification, especially in a field that offers an opportunity to gain a well rounded background in understanding appliances or consumer goods.                 
  
• At least 15 years experience overall with six to ten years postgraduate experience in the appliance industry                                                 
  
• Highly skilled in the operation of Solidworks (or equivalent) CAD system
  
• Extensive electrical experience pertaining to the appliance industry.                                                                     
  
• Managerial experience in areas of engineering or technical operations.                                                                     
  
• A passion and affinity for Engineering systems and their impact on technology and hi-tech manufacturing.                                                     
  
• Ability to educate Company Engineers in improved process control.                                                                     
  
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to pick up new trends and key developments within the Engineering environment and to convert them into strategy and management.                     
  
• Detail orientated individual with a strong bias for policy and procedures documentation.
  

If you have what it takes to fill this position, please contact Tinashe Hove of Strategic Global Recruitment on the following details - email: tinashe.hove@gmail.com or tel: +27 (0)11 612-3232.

Expatriate Procurement/ Purchasing Manager

Permanent management level position in SADC in Swaziland.

Uplift and advance your procurement/ purchasing / contracts management career with an amazing, SADC-based expat-level opportunity with a brand-name, blue-chip multi-million Rand global manufacturing organization. 

A world of opportunities await within this entity, a flagship operation that operates as a crown jewel, not only within the country but also within the African continent. Rising outputs as well as world-class systems and management ensure a smooth, stable operation and will ensure that going-forward, they indeed continue to remain as one of the 10 best manufacturing operations in Africa. 

As an organization that is firmly committed towards working with their internal and external customers to suit their every need, they seek a Purchasing / Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in their world-class operation. 

Willingly apply for this role if you are a Purchasing Manager or Procurement Manager or Contracts Manager for a large heavy manufacturing or plant, FMCG, petrochemical, paper or mining (etc) organisation. Also necessary is your experience in working with large stores, purchasing heavy machinery and plant, working with large budgets (Millions of rands, €, $, pounds, Yen, etc). You must also have experience in negotiating pricing contracts and discounts. Your experience in BAAN / SAP / IT purchasing systems and experience in driving and creating procurement / purchasing policies and strategies are also necessary. In addition, a track record of minimizing costs, implementing purchasing / procurement tools, managing a team, a University degree (BCom. preferred) as well as Purchasing and/or Supply certifications are required. An MBA will be highly preferred. 
As a premium employer they are firmly dedicated to the appointment and retention of talented individuals and place a firm focus to redesigning their business processes in order to ensure that an individual reaches their full potential. To reiterate the important skills required are:-

• Proven track record in purchasing
  
• Bachelor Degree in Commerce or equivalent qualification
  
• 5 years post qualification experience in purchasing environment with at least three years in a Senior position
  
• Sound commercial acumen and knowledge of computerized inventory systems
  
• Good numeracy, organizational and communication skills.
  

Of distinct advantage for consideration for this opportunity is an MBA or MBL. 

If you believe you have the right blend of skills, experience, level-headedness and calmness to make a difference at managerial level within this flourishing team, then please contact Tinashe Hove of Strategic Global Recruitment at the following numbers and address:- tinashe.hove@gmail.com Tel: +27 (0)11 612-3232.