Brief Role Description

To set standards for production and non-production areas in terms of time, quality and productivity. All processes to achieve the highest level of production and quality. Establish standard work per workstation. Conduct improvement project, per workstation, based on standard work

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Conceptualizing & planning the optimal Work Process for both new projects & existing operations that is Robust & Sustainable to maximize Efficiency, Productivity & resultant SGK (Overhead) Costs.
• Play a pivotal role in the design, measurement and improvement of projects & current operations on process cycle times, both manual & automatic.
• Participating in design reviews to ensure that processes and facility layouts are designed to accommodate and provide the necessary disconnects and positioning that are efficiency orientated.
• Compiling MAC’s, SAB’s and Ergonomic assessments for operations in Arbeitsplan & to test the validity of the determined or compiled.
• Participating in new product planning requirements in order to meet future strategic needs of the Business unit and overall.
• Supporting process efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Developing more effective methods by design of layouts, material flow diagrams and man-assignment charts for improvement of quality and productivity.
• Preparing monthly report on activities in areas which support cost savings and improved output.
• Introduction of new and improved productivity and quality methods into production and non-production areas

Qualification requirements

• A diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering / Production Management with Organisation and Work Study

Experience needed

• Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a production environment

Essentials

• Computer literate, Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced)
• Experience in MTM-UAS (motion time measurement-universal analysing system) simulations and EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Work Sheet)
• Be familiar with continuous improvement processes.
• Technical and mechanically minded.
• Enthusiastic and must be confident.
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Added Advantage

• AVON & Arbeitsplan system proficiency
• SAP experience
• The concept of Kaizen
• German Language proficiency – Intermediate
• Fundamentals of LEAN Manufacturing

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Marlene Williams at marlene@profilepersonnel.co.za . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.