Industrial Engineer (Continuous Improvement)

SUMMARY:
NEW OPPORTUNITY!!
Our client in the automotive industry has an open position for a Industrial Engineer (Continuous Improvement) based in Kariega/Uitenhage.

POSITION INFO:
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

• 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 Arbeit plan & 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 company 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.

• A diploma or degree in Industrial Engineering / Production Management with Organization and Work Study
• Minimum 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a production environment
• Computer literate, Microsoft Office Package (Excel advanced & PowerPoint advanced)
• Experience in MTM-UAS (motion time measurement-universal analyzing 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

• AVON & Arbeit plan system proficiency
• SAP experience
• The concept of Kaizen
• German Language proficiency – Intermediate