Industrial Engineer (Continuous Improvement)

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ an Industrial Engineer (Continuous Improvement) to join their dynamic team in East London.

POSITION INFO:
Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Plant Manager in implementing and maintaining the company as well as in achieving the company objectives in the plant.
• Guarantee that the company is fully understood and communicated within the plant.
• Communicate company expectations & targets of the production line towards the plant and request & bundle feedback from the plant towards the Regional company Coordinator.
• Analyze logistics & production processes and indicators and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Initiate and realize changes in cooperation with the plant/department managers to improve training, processes, material flows, and labor utilization.
• Assure that exclusively harmonized company methods and tools are applied within the plant to implement
• Train plant management, trainers, and plant staff in methods according to the method box, e.g. Shopfloor Management, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, elimination of waste and Standardized Work Procedures.
• Support Lean Evaluation / Assessment to monitor the improvement progress within the plant.
• Prepare internal reports periodically and as requested.
• Guarantee compliance with the company policies and procedures.

• Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; or equivalent
• 3 years of professional experience in an Automotive environment
• Familiar with production methods
• Profound knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong analytical, Coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Experienced moderator and teambuilding know-how Intercultural competencies