Junior Industrial Engineer - Alberton Verfied Gold Badge

R 252000 to 420000 per annum Alberton, Gauteng Alberton, Gauteng more than 14 days ago 01-04-2015 9:49:02 AM
13-05-2015 9:49:02 AM
Manufacturer seeks junior industrial engineer. Help drive lean manufacturing processes in the factory.

Non-Negotiables (We will check)

* Must be a person who is obsessed with continuous improvement and making things better
* Roll up your sleeves "get hands dirty" type of person
* Must be willing to work in Johannesburg South

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the South African manufacturing industry. All duties would take place in this context. You must be familiar with the following:

* Continuous improvement and how it works in manufacturing
* Establishing standards and best practices for labour, packaging
* Establishing controls for operations, inventory, costs
* Value stream mapping and Lean
* Manufacturing Process mapping and Optimisation (simplification, speed, safety, efficiency & costs)
* Specifically establish and optimise processes in equipment uptime, materials handling, warehousing and distribution
* Plant layout optimisation
* Development of production line processes and sequences (In collaboration with internal technical experts)
* Work activity analysis and optimisation (simplification, speed, safety, ergonomics & costs)
* Develop business cases and acquire budgets for new projects
* Kaizen, Continuous Improvement and "right first time"

Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):

* Help drive significant Improvements in Efficiency
o Help implement efficiency improvement plans
* Establish standards and best practices in the business
* Introduce new ideas on how the business can be more effective

Background work experience

* 2+ years experience in the Lean Manufacturing, TQM and similar philosophies. Specifically applied to manufacturing
* Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering or Quality (BSC or Btech)
* Strong interpersonal skills

Type of Person

Qualify In

* Action orientated
* Analytical thinker
* Innovator
* Improvement Driven
* Interpersonal skills
* Communication skills
* Project management and facilitation skills
* Success orientated

Qualify Out

* Abrasive
* Emotionally cold
* Focuses on numbers and forgets about people
* Introverted - Not a people person
* Wants to be spoon fed
* Lethargic
* Confined to Analysis-Paralysis

Personality Summary:

* Moderate Driver - Results Orientated Go-getter. Strategic thinker.
* Moderate to High Analytical - Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
* Moderate Expressive - People person, natural leader.
* Advantageous - Moderate Administrative - Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role:

* Leading manufacturer
* Make a difference - be the quality champion
* Contribute your ideas
* Chance to get your hands dirty with the real issues of process improvement

Reports to: Production Manager
Location: Johannesburg South

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of 252K to 420K per annum. Highly exceptional more senior candidates may be considered.

Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: J301

If you wish to apply for this job please answer the question(s) below then click the apply button

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Do You Have At Least 4 Years Manufacturing Industrial Engineering Experience?

Do You Have Excellent Process Analysis And Optimisation Skills?

Are You Willing To Relocate To Work In The Johannesburg South Area?

Recruiter: Dawning Truth