About the position
REQUIREMENTS
- South African Affirmative Action Citizen; currently residing in Gqeberha (or willing to relocate at own cost)
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 8 years experience in a Process and Engineering role
- 5 years of managerial experience
- Project management experience
- 5 years of working experience in a manufacturing and technical environment
- Working knowledge of quality management systems in terms of SABS/ ISO TS16949, Q101, VDA6, 6S, etc.
- Intermediate ERP systems knowledge preferable SAP
- FMEA and control plans
- PPAP/ APQP
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage, coordinate and have full accountability for all activities in the plant relating to process capabilities, plant and equipment performance, improving overall OEEs in the plant, successful development and launch of all new product developments for OEMs and after-market, and standardise work activities and practices across all departments to support the achievement of the company's business plan
- Responsible for giving overall guidance and coaching to the process team and ensuring that the team is equipped to solve technical difficulties in line with equipment standards and norms, ensuring that losses are brought within budget
- Providing insight and expertise on the utilization and implementation of tools and providing support to the site production team, ensuring an appropriate action plan is developed for process improvement or process optimization
- Supporting the Site Operations Manager by ensuring special studies are conducted to provide product flow improvements and advise on the efficient utilization of plant resources
- Responsible for identifying value projects for the site and ensuring appropriate tools are used and the correct manufacturing execution and control systems are in place
- Responsible for leading the manufacturing plant and keeping the site updated regarding new technologies and developments within the technical field, ensuring continuous improvement of plant operations and cost-saving initiatives
- Responsible for the standardization of standard operating procedures for all key equipment across the plant to ensure that work instructions and standard operating procedures are in place and any process changes or improvements are updated
- Responsible for ensuring that all new equipment installation and processes are aligned with all the company's safety standards
- Ensure that all FMEAs and control plans are updated continuously as improvements and changes are made to processes and ensure that annual reviews are done on all processes to maintain site compliance and improvement
- Scope projects so that all activities are aligned to meet the end objectives by complying with all gate requirements, standards and timelines following the company's project plan standards
- Interact with Project Engineers and subject matter experts involved in any project regarding technical requirements, outcomes and expectations (as defined by the customer and project), to submit relevant documentation, and provide regular feedback to ensure successful outcomes, avoiding delays
- Identify constraints in conjunction with subject matter experts and propose alternatives to address the constraints
- Manage and coordinate all development projects by ensuring that the site complies with all development schedules and timely delivery of all products to customers
- Manage the feasibility of new products in line with customer-specific requirements to ensure the site manufacturability and product sustainability within the product life cycle while establishing the company as the preferred supplier
- Facilitate the tooling and mould manufacture for specific site requirements to ensure specifications and customer requirements are met
- Ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business
- Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision-making on behalf of the business
Desired Skills:
- Computer Skills
- ERP systems
- Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- PPAP
- Processing
