Site Manager - South Africa
KHS is a subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. As one of the world's leading manufacturers of filling and packaging systems for beverages and liquid food we are a world-class player. Our customers have trusted in our passionate pioneering spirit and first-class technologies for over 150 years. However, we can only remain world class if we continue to find new employees who make just as high demands of themselves and the quality of their work as our customers make of us at KHS. Are you one of them?
Your responsibilities
- Disciplinary management of the team on site (including compliance with legal working hours)
- Examination of time records
- Accordance with cost and scheduling targets
- Initiate and record additional work and claims to customers
- Reporting of all meetings (MOM)
- Carrying out internal line audits
- Ensure that safety checklists are returned (CE before first production)
- Ensure that As-Built documentation is returned to the Project Manager
- Critical Problem Analysis (RCA)
- Execution of SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) according to DIN8743 and contract
- Final handover of the line to the customer with the Project Manager
- Review meetings
- Knowledge of contract contents
- Work on the project schedule (ongoing fine-tuning)
- Planning and procurement of the necessary work equipment (crane / forklift with PM)
- Schedule installation and assembly of machines on-site
- Supervision and coordination of the installation and commissioning of new machines, including subcontractors
- Documentation of project progress in reports
- Coordination of assigned technicians and third-party service providers
- Regular meetings and communication with the customer
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements
- Monitoring of schedules and budgets
- Check delivered equipment for completeness and transport damage
- Fulfil QM process for damaged and missing parts notifications
- Personnel requirements submitted with a two-week lead time to Dispo
- Verification and acceptance of installed works by third-party service providers
- Coordination of subcontractors and acceptance of services
- Communicate delays in subcontractor timelines (complaint letters)
- Quality management at site and initiation of Quality Messages (together with the Project Manager)
- Consistent documentation and timely processing of open points with the Project Manager and customer
- Preparation and freezing of open item lists (LOI / Snag List)
- Description and resolution of technically complex problems on site
- Communication in the PCs of any problems at the installation site
- Cooperation with in-house interfaces such as Project Management, Technology, Sales and Material Requirements Planning
- Handover of machines, lines and systems to the customer
- Monitoring of all further regulations and laws
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, or engineering((essential)
- Trade qualification
- Previous Management Experience
- Familiar with projects
- Previous experience in leading installations
- Good people management skills and management of staff
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cross-functional team member
- MS-Office
- Excel knowledge essential
- SAP
Benefits
- Innovative and international working environment
- Challenging and diversified job
- Working in a highly motivated team
- Strong company group
- Attractive remuneration
- Social benefits
Einsatzort: Johannesburg ǀ Gauteng
In order to ensure our success in the future, too, we need first-class employees – and we also have plenty to offer them.
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