To optimise production processes and implement processes improvement. Reporting to: Plant Manager. Subordinates: Production Planner, Production Supervisor, Production Administrator.
Minimum Requirement:
Matric / Grade 12
Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
5 + Years in similar role from the Automotive/Manufacturing industry
Main Responsibilities:Project Initiation:
Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project, monitor and control actual cost against budget
Production Planning:
Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution
Project Management:
Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives
Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
Work as a project team member
Sample / Process Development:
Conduct new product/process trials, compile trial reports and make suitable recommendation
Process Control:
Set out production matrices for establishing Line standards
Technical Support:
Assist production during the phase-in of new products
Provide a “troubleshooting” service to the factory and the sales force, where technical problem are encountered
Continuous Improvement:
Participate in continuous improvement projects on project processes
Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles
