Website FLSmidth
FLSmidth has since 1882 been the leading supplier of equipment, services and expertise to the minerals and cement industries. FLSmidth supplies the minerals and cement industries globally with everything from engineering, single machines and complete processing plants to maintenance, support service… read mores and operation of processing facilities. With approximately 13,000 employees and local presence in over 50 countries, FLSmidth is a leading engineering company listed on NASDAQ OMX Exchange Copenhagen. Our vision is: "We will be our customers’ preferred full-service provider of sustainable minerals and cement technologies”. Specialties Iron ore, gold, copper, fertilizer, coal, Cement, Mineral Processing, Material Handling, Mining Machinery, Mining Equipments, Slurry handling, Equipment for Mining, Air Pollution Control, Pumps, Automation, and Laboratory Automation Constantia Boulevard Constantia Kloof Roodepoort Gauteng SOUTH AFRICA
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 functions
Mentor 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 solutions
Operational & 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 must
Proven 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 growth
Core 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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