Engineering Manager

Job Description

A position exists for a Mechanical Engineer at the Sherwin-Williams South Africa manufacturing site based in Durban, KZN. Responsible for a small team, this role requires understanding of engineering operations within an MHI and will report to the Operations Director.

• Enforce safe systems of work and hold those below in the management structure and contractors accountable for their health and safety performance.
• Provide safe equipment and working environment, ensuring employees/contractors wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Ensure employees within the department are informed, instructed, trained and supervised to safely carry out work.
• Maintain a safe working environment, striving for zero recordable injuries in compliance with internal policies and external legislation; deliver key enabling activities such as Near Misses, Safety Observations, timely completion of actions; investigate safety and environmental incidents and establish countermeasures.
• Interpret and apply department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations; ensure compliance.
• Ensure maintenance schedules, programs, quality initiatives, safety targets, efficiency metrics, and other operational measurements are met.
• Drive the Engineering department to consistent and safe methods of work through Risk Assessments and procedures.
• Manage employees and contractors involved in maintenance, capital improvement, and updating of equipment, machinery, and the location; allocate resources to meet operational demand and respond to complex questions.
• Develop, analyze and review a variety of complex operational reports to examine equipment usage, preventative maintenance, efficiency, quality, and other areas; implement operational changes as required.
• Oversee activities among various departments on a project basis, such as engineering, operations, safety, and quality control to monitor and update operations, processes, equipment, and related areas and implement adjustments.
• Develop operating policies and procedures to ensure efficient use of resources, maintain a safe environment, and produce quality products.
• Create and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance, and process excellence.
• Lead budget development and spending control for the department; prepare cost justifications and project requests for improvement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years post-qualification experience, including at least 2 years within a hazardous manufacturing environment.
• Awareness of MHI regulations.
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation including South African Health and Safety legislation.

Educational Requirements:

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering required. BTech Qualification with GCC also accepted.

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people.

Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life – with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being.
• Career – with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution.
• Connection – with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities.

It’s all here for you… let’s create your Possible.

You will need to provide proof of right to work. It is a condition of any offer of employment we make to you that you have the permission to work in the country for the role for which you are applying for.

An equal‑opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by law.

Please be aware, Sherwin‑Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.