National Technical Manager

Introduction

The primary purpose of the National Technical Manager is to manage and coordinate the company’s technical functions and activities, including engineering, machine shop and steel fabrication, technical specifications and standards, research and development (R&D), product development, and technical support across JoJo Tanks’ factories nationwide.

The role is responsible for maintaining technical standards, driving product quality and innovation, improving engineering and manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and industry standards. The Technical Manager provides technical expertise, guidance and support to resolve complex technical challenges, optimise operational efficiency, manage technical projects, and implement cost-effective solutions that meet customer requirements and support the company’s operational objectives and continued growth.

Duties & Responsibilities

1.Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical Support

• Oversee and support engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and technical processes across the company’s factories.

• Establish, implement, and maintain technical standards, specifications, and operating procedures to promote consistency, efficiency, and best practice.

• Provide technical guidance and support to factory teams, troubleshoot complex technical problems, and assist with resolving operational challenges.

2. Product Development, Research and Innovation

• Drive product design, development, testing, and innovation to improve product performance, functionality, quality, and competitiveness.

• Identify opportunities for new product development, product enhancements, and improvements to existing manufacturing processes.

• Coordinate technical research, feasibility assessments, and product-related projects in line with business objectives.

3. Quality Assurance, Compliance, Health and Safety

• Ensure that products, manufacturing processes, and technical activities comply with applicable legislation, regulations, industry standards, and company requirements.

• Monitor and improve product quality, technical specifications, and quality assurance processes across all factories.

• Identify technical, operational, health, safety, and environmental risks, and support the implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative measures.

• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and recommend the necessary changes to technical standards, processes, and procedures.

4. Plant, Equipment and Facilities Maintenance

• Oversee the maintenance and technical integrity of plant, machinery, production equipment, buildings, vehicles, and trailers, ensuring that appropriate maintenance plans and schedules are implemented.

• Identify equipment and infrastructure requirements, assess maintenance priorities, and coordinate repairs and upgrades to minimise downtime and operational disruptions.

• Evaluate plant, equipment, and capital investment requirements, prepare technical recommendations, and oversee approved projects.

5. Technical Projects and Operational Improvement

• Plan, coordinate, and manage technical projects and special initiatives, ensuring that objectives, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and deliverables are achieved.

• Coordinate the activities of relevant personnel and departments involved in technical projects and improvement initiatives.

• Conduct technical investigations, feasibility studies, operational analyses, and root-cause assessments, and prepare reports with recommendations for management.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, optimise costs, and enhance operational performance across the factories.

6. Budget Management and Cost Optimisation

• Develop and manage the technical department’s budget, including maintenance, equipment, projects, and other relevant expenditure.

• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets, investigate variances, and implement appropriate cost-control measures.

• Evaluate technical solutions, equipment, and capital expenditure proposals to ensure cost-effectiveness, operational suitability, and long-term value.

7. Technical Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, guide, and support the technical team, ensuring that roles, responsibilities, priorities, and performance expectations are clearly communicated.

• Identify skills gaps and coordinate technical training, mentoring, coaching, and development to build the team’s technical capability.

• Establish and maintain consistent technical practices across factories through knowledge-sharing, standardisation, and collaboration with relevant departments.

8. Technical Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present technical reports, analyses, project updates, budgets, and recommendations to management as required.

• Collaborate with production, operations, quality, maintenance, procurement, and other relevant departments to resolve technical challenges and achieve business objectives.

• Manage technical engagement with suppliers, customers, service providers, and other stakeholders, providing technical input and support where required.

• Represent the technical function on committees, task teams, and cross-functional projects as assigned.

9. General Responsibilities

• Assess technical and departmental priorities, recommend appropriate actions, and support the implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and operational plans.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties or instructions as may be assigned by management from time to time, in keeping with JoJo Tanks’ entrepreneurial culture and flat organisational structure.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering

• Qualified Engineer

• 10–15 years’ relevant experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a technical, engineering, production or operations management role.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production machinery and industrial equipment, including mills and extruders.

• Experience in injection moulding, rotational moulding (roto moulding), and other relevant plastic manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of rotational moulding materials, including material selection, processing characteristics, product performance and quality requirements.

• Experience in rotational mould design, tooling, product development and manufacturing process optimisation.

• Experience in heavy steel fabrication, sheet metal work, machine shop operations and related engineering processes.

• Working knowledge of electrical and electromechanical systems, machinery and equipment maintenance, fault-finding and troubleshooting.

• Experience in engineering projects, equipment installations, commissioning, maintenance planning and technical problem-solving.

• Knowledge of quality assurance, technical specifications, manufacturing standards and applicable health, safety and environmental requirements.

• Experience in continuous improvement, process optimisation, cost reduction and improving manufacturing efficiency.

• Experience in managing technical teams, coordinating projects, managing budgets and working collaboratively with production, maintenance, quality and other operational departments.

• Ability to analyse technical problems, identify root causes and implement practical, cost-effective solutions across multiple manufacturing sites.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related