Drawing Office Section Leader

Duties: Design & drawing support Proposal and costing drawings have no errors Designs are modified and revised to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems Drawings are checked, approved and customer specifications are evaluated in order to meet installation requirements Oversee fabrication end product for design flaws/improvement, drawing processes are monitored and reviewed against deadline targets to ensure on time delivery Drawings are updated to as-built status on completion of manufactured items to ensure capture of design changes Administration Administrative systems are set up, maintained and improved for the relevant production divisions activities Monthly reports are submitted by due date Suppliers are managed as per contract, participation in events and exhibitions as required, tenders are managed as required Delivery accuracy Delivery on manufacturing drawings on agreed timeframes Lead times are kept constant as per market expectation and the demand is managed reliability through the fluctuations Compliance Quality and safety standards are adhered to and integrated into design, procedures, design specifications and ISO standards are adhered to. Customer/stakeholder liaison Site meetings and visits are attended as required, consultation with Senior Management and business units as required Management Manage team in line with company policy Contingency 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 utilization is managed against budget Continuous improvement and cost management Areas for continuous improvement are identified and addressed Requirements: Engineering Qualification / Qualified Artisan 8 years draughting experience in a relevant industry of which at least 3 years should have been in a senior capacity managing staff Drivers License is required and willing to travel outside SA borders if required Inventor (Displays advanced knowledge of 2D and 3D packages) Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and Outlook) and JDE would be advantageous Customer focused, problem solver, can build a successful team, good decision making, communication, planning and organizing skills, attention to detail, innovative, quality and safety orientated

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 12/23/2024