Project Manager (Engineering)

In brief

**Overview** This role at Reckitt is for a Project Manager (Engineering) responsible for overseeing all engineering project activities at a site. The primary purpose is to ensure efficient delivery of the capital investment plan, develop capital masterplans, maintain compliance with engineering standards, and govern capital projects robustly. The position involves strategic leadership, risk management, fostering a safety-conscious culture, and collaborating with factories to execute capital plans seamlessly, aligning project success with industrial execution. **What you will do** * Develop and execute the engineering department's strategic capital plan aligned with company goals. * Provide leadership support to the site engineering team, fostering high performance and a collaborative culture. * Drive engineering excellence through best practices, standards, and continuous improvement. * Build and manage the capital plan in collaboration with site directors and stakeholders. * Ensure accurate portfolio execution planning, financial forecasting, and timely reporting. * Establish and maintain effective capital project management systems from idea generation to post-investment review. * Conduct thorough project reviews to minimize execution risks and implement risk reduction strategies. * Lead implementation and normalization of global engineering standards, technologies, and methodologies. * Ensure readiness of engineering documentation for regulatory audits. * Maintain adherence to quality management systems and relevant engineering regulations. * Oversee procurement of engineering capital equipment. * Ensure successful FAT, SAT, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) of facilities and equipment. * Drive vertical start-up of new assets and monitor KPIs related to capital projects. * Ensure capital project governance and compliance with financial requirements. * Facilitate reporting for regional updates, Capital Committee, and other requirements. * Attend project and factory steering committees. * Mentor and develop site engineering teams to build a strong talent pipeline. * Provide training on Capital Project Policy and Capex Playbook. * Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement. * Collaborate with various stakeholders and align priorities, resources, and timelines with broader supply chain initiatives. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Discipline or related field. * Minimum 5-7 years of experience in engineering with 3+ years experience in engineering leadership within the Consumer Packaging / FMCG industry. * Proven track record of successfully implementing engineering capital investment programs. * Demonstrated experience in delivery of Vertical startup. * Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices. **Who should apply** An experienced engineering professional with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, who possesses strong leadership capabilities within the Consumer Packaging / FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and implementing capital investment programs, delivering vertical startups, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulations. They should be adept at strategic planning, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement within engineering teams. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/project-manager-engineering-reckitt Source: myjobmag

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Project management

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