Lean Facilitator

Traineeship on operations management, with specific focus on manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives, reporting systems (Shopware & SAP) and lean principles. 

Involvement in project-based assignments and exposure to all aspects of our business, in particular Operations (1 Green Belt project per year). 

Develop and support the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing Programme within the operation. 

Drive the OEE step change program utilising a Green Belt project 

Support the learning and development function with training delivery in 

Evaluate manufacturing and production performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics. 

Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and finds ways to improve regional processes. 

Providing manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data for the region. 

Fulfil the function of Shopware super-user to ensure that the investment in the technology delivers optimal capability.  

Engage with the regional operations manager to the support the day-today operations of the Regional operation, to realise goals and objectives. 

With respect to operational matters, ensure communications, resolution of issues and project development where appropriate. 

Actively participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes  

Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems 

Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls 

Ensure Adherence to all applicable Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Standards  

Manage cost drivers and take the necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies 

Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership 

Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards. 

Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment. 

Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct. 

Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it. 

Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents. 

Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices). 

Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety. 

Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.  

BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial (preferred) 

Exposure to manufacturing and engineering 

At least 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred) 

FMCG experience advantageous 

Complex written proposals or presentations aimed at setting or changing strategy for a business unit or an external client 

Proactive identification of interconnected functional problems, determine impact, patterns and trends, identify best fit alternatives, best practice solutions and anticipate future problems. The role will rely on influence and facts to promote effective problem solving of others.