Production Specialist

Recruiter:

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

3210098915

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Purpose of the job:

To optimise production processes and implement processes improvement. Reporting to: Plant Manager. Subordinates: Production Planner, Production Supervisor, Production Administrator.

Minimum Requirement:

Matric / Grade 12
Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
5 + Years in similar role from the Automotive/Manufacturing industry

Main Responsibilities:

Project Initiation:

Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project, monitor and control actual cost against budget

Production Planning:

Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution

Project Management:

Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives
Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
Work as a project team member

Sample / Process Development:

Conduct new product/process trials, compile trial reports and make suitable recommendation

Process Control:

Set out production matrices for establishing Line standards

Technical Support:

Assist production during the phase-in of new products
Provide a “troubleshooting” service to the factory and the sales force, where technical problem are encountered

Continuous Improvement:

Participate in continuous improvement projects on project processes
Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles

Key Skills and Competencies:

Production Planning techniques
Product, production and process knowledge
Problem solving techniques
Project management tools and techniques
Capacity planning
Overall Equipment effectiveness
Quality Standards and ISO systems
Hazardous Chemicals
OHS Act
Material Management and Handling
Lean Manufacturing
MRP Systems
Customer Specific Requirements
Excellent numerical and literacy skills
MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Functional Knowledge
Business Expertise
Leadership
Problem Solving

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