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JOB PURPOSE

To manage the Drawing Office, including project management, staff management and to maintain an environment that supports the effective execution of customer orders.

JOB FUNCTION

Design & drawing support Proposal and costing drawings have no errorsDesigns are modified and revised to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problemsDrawings are checked, approved and customer specifications are evaluated to meet installation requirementsOversee fabrication end product for design flaws/improvement, drawing processes are monitored and reviewed against deadline targets to ensure on time deliveryDrawings are updated to as-built status on completion of manufactured items to ensure capture of design changes AdministrationAdministrative systems are set up, maintained and improved for the relevant production divisions activitiesMonthly reports are submitted by due dateSuppliers are managed as per contract, participation in events and exhibitions as required, tenders are managed as required Delivery on manufacturing drawings on agreed time framesLead times are kept constant as per market expectation and the demand is managed reliability through the fluctuations ComplianceQuality and safety standards are adhered to and integrated into design, procedures, design specifications and ISO standards are adhered to Customer/stakeholder liaisonSite meetings and visits are attended as required, consultation with Senior Management and business units as required ManagementManage team in line with company policyContingency plans are developed to ensure drawing office sustainability and succession planning is managed Calculations are automated to reduce lead times, overtime is managed / reported on a monthly basis and resource utilisation is managed against budget Continuous improvement and cost managementAreas for continuous improvement are identified and address

Qualifications and Minimum Requirement

Engineering Qualification / Qualified Artisan8 years drafting experience in a relevant industry of which at least 3 years should have been in a senior capacity managing staffDrivers Licence is required and willing to travel outside SA borders if requiredInventor (Displays advanced knowledge of packages)Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and JADE would be advantageousCustomer focused, problem solver, can build a successful team, good decision making, communication, planning and organising skills, attention to detail, innovative, quality and safety orientated Read less