Job Description

Purpose of Job
To co-ordinate and manage the operations and deployment of the company's manufacturing assets and manage operational support services including SHE, Quality, Production and Engineering functions and ensure the safe, efficient and cost effective utilisation of the assets.

Required Outputs
Funtional Outputs

• Manage the Operational Excellence Systems, which includes the SHE function and  implementing the standards as set out in the AECI SHE procudures and provide leadership in changing/maintaining the AECI culture in all the company's activities.
• Contribute to the company's overall strategic thinking and decision making, manage and develop support services strategies to meet the company's objectives and vision.
• Develop and implement an effective maintenance management system through scheduling and development of resources in conformance with world class standards.
• Develop subordinates through coaching, motivation and gaining their commitment towards achievement of company objectives and vision.
• Ensure that engineering support services add value to the organization and that they are of the highest quality.
• Ensure the safe delivery of product quality and quantity to meet the requirement of Sales & Operating Plan.
• Co-ordinate all manufacturing, support functions and systems.
• Contribute towards the Business to deliver profitable products meeting customer requirements and continuous improvement in safety, productivity and quality.
• Ensure AECI's "License to Operate" is maintained through Legal and Company Standard Compliance
• Ensure the service contracts and interfaces between the division and the central support functions of AECI is effective and efficient.
• Formulate a divisional Fixed Cost spend strategy to be in line with the business strategy.
• Forecast annual capital and operational expenses in line with corporate policy.
• Manage working capital in accordance to financial viability.

General

• Interface with functional heads within the AECI family in areas of own responsibility.
• Play key  role in change management in the company. The motivation of a large workforce and influencing of company policy and decision-making processes are also integral to the job. The ability to interact positively with others and work in a team is essential.
• The incumbent is the Management Representative on matters relating to the quality system implementation in the whole organization.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of Bachelors Degree  preferably in Mechanical or Mining Engineering
• Minimum of ten (10) years working experience, preferably in an explosives manufacturing and mobile equipment environment of which 5 years should have been at Senior Management Level.
• Must have an Explosives Manager Certificate of Competency or its equivalent from the Minerals Commission of Ghana
• In depth knowledge of the Minerals and Mining Regulations ( Explosives- L.I.2177 and  Health Safety and Technical- L.I.2182)
• A business qualification (Diploma) is highly desirable to demonstrate business acumen
• Ability to asses risks and take or recommend appropriate action or mitigation
• Good customer relationship at all levels of management

Specific experience required

• The incumbent must have knowledge of the Open-pit/Surface mining markets.
• The ability to interact with customers at all operational and management level is key
• The incumbent must have good project & people management skills. Project & people management (coaching and mentoring) is one of the strategic drives in the business and enjoys a lot of attention.
• Previous appropriate experience in an explosives environment is essential
• Knowledge of critical pumps, hydraulics and PLCs useful