Job Description :
To manage, monitor, and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives for plant, equipment, and processes to optimize the utilization of organizational resources.
Education and Experience :
- Matric / Grade 12
- National Diploma / Degree in Industrial Engineering
- A recognized advanced CAD qualification
- 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Responsibilities : Process Controls :
Plan, schedule, and monitor production (sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance, changeovers, etc.).Schedule and coordinate change-overs according to the production plan (sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.).Conduct capacity planning and calculations to determine overtime and planned stop requirements.Production Management :
Optimize the production process.Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies.Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources.Balance production lines (manning levels).Monitor daily production targets.Analyze variances and identify improvement opportunities.Investigate and resolve manufacturing problems and sub-standard performance.Project Management :
Schedule project activities for effective execution.Raw Material Management :
Monitor raw material levels to support production.Lean :
Train staff on Lean modules.Implement Lean principles across factories : 5S, Standard Work, Quick Changeover, Kanban, Constraints Management, TPM, Visual Management, VSM, First Time Right, Rework Reduction.OEE :
Drive actions to improve OEE / OPR.Develop headcount and capacity planning tools.Implement live OEE reporting systems.CI / Innovation :
Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.Train staff to meet KPIs.Research new equipment technology and promote innovation.Coordinate Kaizen initiatives at plant level.Champion problem solving activities using Six Sigma methodology.Implement Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).Continuous Improvement :
Monitor and suggest enhancements to maximize production output.CAD & Technical Data :
Create, modify, and maintain CAD drawings.Manage CAD data with version control and accessibility.Ensure CAD documentation complies with TISAX, IATF, and customer standards.Best Business Practice (BBP) :
Assist in defining BBP criteria.Systemize BBP data collection and reporting.Leverage BBP data to implement best practices across plants.Quality :
Create comprehensive Control Plan templates.Participate in reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).Analyze audit reports and address recurring deficiencies with process owners.#J-18808-Ljbffr