Strategy and Development
1. Overall responsibility for HED activities across the business
2. Create and implement best practice RMA vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance
3. Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities
4. Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process
5. Take ownership of the business policy, guidelines and any associated documents
6. Initiate and develop creative and innovative HED processes
General and Task Management
1. Lead, develop and implement variable cost productivity programmes across all areas of responsibility
2. Implement a customer focused operational culture delivering world class customer service levels
3. Coordinate team activities to optimise cost performance of the plant through capital investment programmes, optimizing operating working capital usage and minimising waste through the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles and clear strategic development
4. Develop and manage master production schedule and operations budgets for products to directly support and ensure that the product is delivered to agreed cost, quality and timelines
5. Drive improvements in reliability for key aspects of machinery by completing reliability studies and identifying best planned maintenance strategy
6. Manage the accurate and on-time introduction of new products
7. Support project management to cross functional activity required for project execution
8. Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing and quality standards and procedures are adhered to
People Management
1. Provide leadership to departments under control and coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value and cost reductions
2. Establish strategy and best practices for staff to ensure achievement of overall business objectives.
3. Set department objectives and monitor ongoing progress and performance
4. Ensure strong communication between teams under leadership to facilitate exchange of information and in order to implement change and improvements
5. Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors
6. Responsible for developing the appropriate organizational structure, resource plans and culture to support the business objectives and customer deliverables
7. Provide leadership, coordination and coaching to the team, ensuring they are trained enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles
8. Complete regular performance reviews, manage attendance, holidays, disciplinary issues and procedures as appropriate
As a global solutions provider across the automotive, equipment, engineering, financial leasing and hospitality industries, we boast a robust operational presence that spans 16 countries.
For almost 40 years, we have developed enduring partnerships to support the needs of our clients, underpinned by the core values of Innovation, Integrity and Endurance.
Offering innovative mobility solutions, our automotive unit also specializes in customizing solutions to your specific needs. With our ever-growing presence across the globe, we are committed to making the world’s leading automotive and equipment brands as accessible to our customers as possible.
At RMA, we are not only passionate about creating and enhancing communities with sustainable living and renewable energy solutions but also empowering customers with agricultural equipment and customized financial solutions to transform and scale their businesses. Beyond the intersectional worlds of agriculture and engineering, we also bring international food brands and diverse dining experiences to life for our customers.
