Technical Manager A&C

• Ensure that all equipment and processes meet the HBM Safety Roadmap and guidelines.
  

• Actively engage with the workforce to reinforce safe behaviours across all A&C plant jobsites with VFL visits to plants and/or offices at least once a month to assess H&S compliance and document the findings in a visit report.
  

• Select and champion at least one important A&C safety action item in consultation with the A&C HSE Manager and Head of A&C.
  

• Lead CCM verification on at least one assigned PUE.
  

• Select characterize and validate raw material sources.
  

• Prepare mix designs according to specifications and applicable standards.
  

• Ensure the implementation of supplier raw material agreements.
  

• Ensure the implementation and correct use of relevant IT programmes including:
  

  • Quality control of raw materials and new mix designs.
    

  • Management of concrete test results.
    

  • Management of the mix design database.
    

In coordination with the Regional Manager and Sales Manager:

• Provide technical support to sales teams including site assistance and follow-up on customer complaints.
  

• Minimise the consequences of and contribute to the management of product-related customer claims.
  

• Provide technical support for the development and management of Value-Added Products (VAPs).
  

• Ensure compliance with technical certification requirements and the applicable regulatory environment.
  

• Implement the quality manual and quality procedures.
  

• Analyse QC results and track KPIs for concrete and raw materials to identify and implement corrective measures.
  

• Monitor raw material management from sale through to consumption.
  

• Follow up on all plant benchmarks and take appropriate actions.
  

• Conduct statistical analysis of produced and delivered ready-mix concrete.
  

• Maintain mix design costs at an optimal level while ensuring good quality and high customer satisfaction.
  

• Achieve a high level of VAP range and volumes produced within the area with high consistency and the lowest possible cost.
  

• Ensure the required competencies of direct reports are developed and maintained.
  

• Ensure that the Quality Control organisation and processes remain fully aligned with the evolution of the business.
  

• Develop and agree on training and development plans for A&C Quality Control staff.
  

• Strong knowledge of concrete technology mix design and raw material optimisation.
  

• Strong knowledge of quality management and quality control within a ready-mix concrete environment.
  

• Good understanding of concrete production operations including raw material management production processes and plant operations.
  

• Strong understanding of financial and cost management particularly mix design optimisation raw material costs and operational efficiency.
  

• Good understanding of commercial principles and customer requirements within the ready-mix concrete business.
  

• Knowledge of technical standards quality requirements and applicable regulatory requirements.
  

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  

• Strong technical and operational leadership skills.
  

• 1015 years of relevant professional experience with at least 5 years at senior management level in a similar environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  

• Strong technical and operational experience within a ready-mix concrete construction materials or related environment.
  

• Demonstrated experience in mix design optimisation raw material management quality control and cost optimisation.
  

• Experience in leading technical/quality teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders.
  

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Chemical Engineering.
  

• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
  

• Mobility within the country is required.