Remanufacturing Manager

The position of Remanufacturing Manager assumes responsibility for overseeing the productive, efficient and cost-effective operations of the component remanufacturing and repair facility.

REPORTING STRUCTURE
Reporting To: Managing Director, Operations
Interacts With: Management, Employees, Various Departments and Customers

JOB DESCRIPTION
Ensures workflow efficiency through implementation of effective procedures and processes. Identifies issues with efficiencies and/or productivity and instigates action plans to rectify.
Makes available access to OEM documentation, tooling and equipment in the remanufacturing process. Ensures that components repaired, meets remanufactured to the published OEM standard
Delivers Remanufactured components timely
Meets forecasted and confirmed requirements of stock to be remanufactured and oversees the development of the corresponding production plan
Conducts weekly meetings with planning and production to review and address all technical, operational, and planning issues
Ensure component remanufacturing quality and achieves average component lifetimes and component lifetime variance for remanufactured components comparable to corresponding new components
Coordinates and provides regular analysis and reporting on the performance of the remanufacturing facility
Ensures timely completion of shop floor generated reporting to a high standard, including Component Analysis Reports, technical feedback to factories, and the completion of QC documentation
Develop, manage, and prioritise strategic projects for the introduction of new components and remanufacturing technologies.
Maintains and/or establishes agreements with suppliers and subcontractors for outsourced component repairs based on standard Mining policies
Actively participates in supplier and subcontractor selection processes for refurbishment activities and participates in subsequent pricing negotiations.
Monitor performance KPI’s of suppliers and subcontractors according to agreed terms. Initiates and manages improvements where required.
Supports the development and implementation of a robust Quality Management System (QMS)
Actively participates in the development of process, procedure and documentation underpinning the QMS
Ensures compliance to QMS procedures and relevant documentation
Lead the Reman Certification Assessment program, representing the Group in the entire process

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Experience: 5 years plus
Education Level: Diploma Level
Qualifications: Tertiary Higher Diploma or University Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Software: Possesses intermediate Knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office
Equipment: Strong knowledge in QC Systems; Strong understanding of root cause analysis processes
Knowledge Of: Strong technical aptitude with prior experience in a Re-Manufacturing environment. Fundamental knowledge of planning and ERP production systems
Skills To: Demonstrated experience in managing large diverse teams
Ability To: Strong technical knowledge of mobile mining equipment and associated components
Other Requirements: Prior experience in leading Component Remanufacturing facility is essential.

ORGANISATION
Industry: Mining Machine Manufacturers
Culture: Professional
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Employment: Permanent
Location: Kitwe, Zambia
Remuneration: At most 27,764 ZMK