Job Description

• The Key purpose of the Utilities Team Leader is to lead the SBU in the execution of the production plan, executing quality control and analyses, the carrying out of autonomous operations tasks and the resolution of production problems.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Optimize production performance and processes

• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Interpret and implement production plan (Shift, Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annually)
• Monitor production processes
• Manage the team to improve process quality and productivity
• Co-ordinate autonomous operations and cleaning activities

Optimize team performance

• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Implement performance management
• Communicate effectively in the workplace

Perform administration

• Ensure application of administration systems and procedures
• Administer conditions of employment for team members
• Contribute to self and team development
• Prepare and control budgets

Facilitate team problem solving and decision making

• Apply problem solving and decision-making techniques and principles
• Facilitate team problem solving

Manage human resources

• Develop employees
• Manage and apply personnel processes
• Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate

Lead the application of VPO principles and practices

• Lead production activities in accordance with the VPO work practices
• Lead the application of work practices for the team.

Key attributes and competencies:

• Strong leadership potential demonstrated
• Proven leadership skills
• Good communicator, with effective team-related skills
• Initiative and self-managing
• Attention to detail
• Bias for action
• Analytical problem solver
• Deep understanding of maintenance practices

Qualifications, Experience and skills required

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Background or related discipline
• 2-3 years as a Process Operator or Process Artisan in E&F environment.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems e.g. COSWIN, SAP etc.
• Computer skills (MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, etc)