Production Systems Engineer - Uitenhage Verfied

Salary Negotiable Uitenhage, Eastern Cape Uitenhage, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 02-05-2018 3:40:12 PM
27-06-2018 3:40:12 PM
The Production Systems team is looking for a Production Systems Engineer who will carry out prime responsibility/accountability at the Plant for the sustainable implementation of the Production System.


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Entrench and further improve Shop Floor Management (SFM)
• Be responsible for Plant wide Corporate Identity and Standardization guidelines and processes.
• Train, coach, assess and support moderators to ensure the Group Production Systems standards are sustained.
• Determine proper tools and techniques needed to successfully complete efficiency workshops/projects.
• Provide managers with an unbiased assessment of the readiness of their efficiency workshops/projects.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities in the Plant in key areas of Safety, Quality, Volume, People, Efficiency and Cost.
• Identify digital improvement opportunities to enhance and support efficiency optimization.
• Maintain and update processes and procedures within the Production System Department in line with OHSE/ISO requirements as well as
applicable Group Standards.
• Monitor and control the Production Systems Department budget
• Work to build a revitalized Production Systems department with a more consultative, coaching, guiding and supporting function.
• Perform adhoc Projects whenever required by the Production Systems/Production Management.

REQUIREMENTS
• Degree or National Diploma in Engineering or any relevant qualification
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Automotive/Manufacturing Industry.
• Must have a good understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles & Practices.
• Should have good interpersonal, facilitation, presentation and communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to co-ordinate and control simultaneous and varied complex activities/projects within cross-divisional teams.
• Outstanding practical problem-solving skills.
• Great initiative, innovative and creative.
• Autonomous, self-driven and team player.
• Confident, flexible and enthusiastic.