Technical Director - Aluminium Extrusion - W/M

Morgan Philips is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join the leadership team of our Client in Nigeria. The CTO will play a pivotal role in ensuring the manufacturing and engineering capabilities align with the strategic objectives, fostering innovation, and driving operational efficiency of our client. Our client is a major player in aluminium extrusion throughout the world who is setting up a new subsidiary.
 
Roles & Responsibilities:
 
Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance manufacturing efficiencies, ensuring consistent plant availability and supply chain optimization.
• Manage relationships with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and integrate them into our innovation process and general plant maintenance plan.

Business Targets:

• Translate strategic manufacturing and engineering decisions into specific business targets.
• Agree on mechanisms and timelines for measuring progress.

Technology Deployment:

• Provide leadership in the development and deployment of new technology applications in manufacturing and engineering services.

Quality Management:

• Develop and implement systems, procedures, and processes to manage product quality and minimize the cost of non-quality.

Cost Optimization:

• Initiate plans to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.

Performance Evaluation:

• Conduct routine strategic reviews to assess the company's short, medium, and long-term operational targets and objectives.

Financial Oversight:

• Oversee the financial projection and operation of manufacturing and engineering projects, including capital expenditures, and operating expenses.

Integrated Business Planning:

• Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and implement an integrated business plan optimizing profitability and returns on investments in component projects.

Departmental Leadership:

• Set high-level goals, objectives, and plans for the technical division.
• Work closely with department heads to monitor and attain goals.

Internal Climate Development:

• Ensure the development and promotion of a positive internal climate for effective management performance and development, including succession planning in production, engineering, and supply chain.

Education :

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 15 years of continuous work experience, with ten years in the manufacturing environment, preferably in the aluminum industry.
• Master's in Business Administration is an added advantage.