Job title : Director Service Line Management - Mill Liners
Job Location : Gauteng, Roodepoort
Deadline : October 15, 2025
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Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Management
Develop and execute a global strategy for milling consumables.Identify market trends, competitive threats, and growth opportunities.Oversee P&L, budgeting, and resource allocation for the global product line.Lead a global matrix team to foster collaboration across Sales areas and functionsMentor talent, drive performance management, and build succession pipelines.Product & Innovation
Own the end-to-end product lifecycle.Work closely with R&D to prioritize investments aligned with customer needs.Champion innovation in materials science, digital solutions and sustainability.Commercial Excellence
Drive with Sales to develop pricing strategies, value propositions, and key account plans.Enable technical teams to support complex customer solutionsOperational & Quality Governance
Ensure manufacturing standards (quality, cost, delivery) are met with Operations teams.Drive continuous improvement in product design, sourcing, and supply chain resilience.Mitigate risks (raw material volatility, geopolitical disruptions).Leadership Experience Required
10–15+ years in industrial / consumables sectors (mining, cement, heavy equipment). Experience in mill lining / milling consumables is a mustProven global leadership : Managed teams across ≥3 regions; navigated matrix structures.P&L ownership : Experience managing portfolios >xxM revenue.
Technical background : Engineering or materials science exposure (e.g., metallurgy, tribology).Product management : Launched and scaled consumable products globally.Business Development / M&A : Successful implementation of business development activities including inorganic growthCore Competencies & Skills
Strategic Agility : Balance long-term vision with tactical execution. Global Influencer : Bridge cultural gaps, align stakeholders, and drive consensus. Technical Acumen : Understand milling processes, wear mechanisms, and material science. Commercial Savvy : Translate technical features into customer value. Talent Developer : Build high-performing, psychologically safe teams. Crisis Management : Navigate supply chain disruptions or quality incidents. Data-Driven : Proficient in analytics (e.g., cost modeling, market intelligence).Education
Mandatory : Bachelor’s in Engineering (Metallurgy, Materials Science, Mechanical) or Business.Preferred : MBA or advanced technical degree.Deadline : 15th October,2025
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