Job Description

Key purpose:

To provide coordination and control over the execution of Control & Automation activities in order to ensure stability and integrity of Manufacturing Systems throughout our company.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Analyse C&A environment and develop adequate standards for review by Manufacturing and Engineering leads.
• Develop standardised processes and procedures in consultation with operational leads to ensure C&A stability and reliability, this is done for our company and shared with Group for the Greater Africa context.
  
• The role supports 13 Manufacturing Plants (from 5 plants to 13)
  
• Assist with ensuring that the system architecture environment remains aligned with manufacturing systems standards and IT standards where applicable.
  
• Facilitation, implementation and project management of automation and control systems projects to satisfy the requirements of manufacturing within budget and timelines.
• Identify and motivate technical CAPIN justification.
  
• Contribute to the development and execution of a 1 to 3-year C&A strategy required for CAPIN (Capital Investment Proposals) and operational support.
  
• Coach, guide and assist both direct reports and influenced roles in project and operational scenarios
  
• Lead and effectively manage change, supporting pre-implementation, execution and postimplementation for pure C&A initiatives and activities that impact on C&A
  
• Ensure the integrity and reliability of production systems software and hardware from PLC devices to ERP system by monitoring maintenance, adherence to standards and effective problem solving.
  
• Maintain and participate in the C&A community by enabling knowledge sharing and skill transfer.

• Optimise Process Performance, through appropriate Problem-Solving Techniques and statistical analysis in order to improve performance.
• Monitor and evaluate operational processes with respect to C&A
• Proactively engage relevant technical/functional resources to initiate problem solving when deviations occur.
• Categorise C&A downtime into manageable and logical groupings
• Evaluate and implement solutions per downtime category in order to minimise or eliminate them.
• Scope and define changes with input from operational requirements and supplier expertise and determine the best specification/cost ratio I order to adequately suit business needs.
• Contribute to the assessment and development of C&A Technician, Controllers, Graduate Trainees and Process Artisans
• Knowledge sharing and support to Packaging Engineers, Plant Engineers, Unit Managers.
• Engage with the BIS (Business Information System) and ISIT (Information System & Information Technology) Teams at central level. (Stakeholder Engagement)
• Manage engagements with Operational and Project support teams within the company.
• Support the intent of ensuring that the functional solution integrates into the broader company template.
• Assume joint accountability to ensure that Manufacturing Systems solutions are delivered on time, to budget and meets the requirements of the function.
• Assume authority to execute changes in order to ensure manufacturing uptime is maintained without adversely affecting system integrity. 

Qualifications and experience:

• BSc Engineering (Electronics) or BTech Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• At least 5 years in C&A operational or project role or system integration.
  
• At least 2 to 3 years in a leadership role.
  
• Understanding of virtual systems, network configuration and manufacturing applications.
  
• Specialised knowledge of Instrument and Control calibrations, configurations, maintenance, fault finding, installation standards, documentation standards and instrumentation protocols.
  
• Good understanding of and experience with Wonderware Archestra and Intouch based SCADA systems
  
• Experience in leading problem solving and providing solutions in tine sensitive environments
  
• Solid experience in unifying disparate control/information systems
  
• In-depth knowledge of PLCs hardware and software and industrial networking
  
• Good manufacturing and process understanding.
  
• Experience operating in successful cross-functional teams through both continuous improvement and project-based initiatives.
• Understanding of business processes for IT.