Production Systems Engineer

SUMMARY:
Production Process Engineer

POSITION INFO:

Production Systems Engineer

Our client produces vehicles in over 10 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 100 markets worldwide. They are the epitome of mobility- not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill Production Systems Engineer position in the Industrial Engineering Department - Production based in Kariega, Eastern Cape

Job Summary

• To carry out prime responsibility/accountability at the company for the sustainable implementation of the company Group Production System. Continued pursuit of costs optimization through effective resource utilization thereby ensuring long term profitability and sustainable returns on investments.
• Entrenching and further improvement of Shop Floor Management (SFM) Responsible for plant wide Corporate Identity and Standardization guidelines. Responsible for facilitating as lead moderator for all Production System Efficien­cy & Problem Solving workshops

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Key responsibilities

• Coordinating the implementation of all Production system methods in the Plant.
• Moderating of 3P new model introduction, efficiency improvements, value-stream and problem-solving workshops.
• Supporting digitalisation activities in the plant in key areas such as Safety, Quality, Volume, People, Efficiency, and Cost.
• Introducing, chairing and maintaining forums to ensure the sustainable control of Production standards within the Plant.
• Representing the company at various forums within the Brand and contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes globally.
• Supporting Production Management with coaching when implementing Production systems methods.
• Developing and introducing a Production management and staff development plan and ensure all production system methods are included.
• Introduce new and improved productivity and quality methods into production and non-production areas.
• Be an ambassador of standardized work and consistently promote a deeper understanding of the 40 MBS’s plant wide, for example 5S, working to standards, problem-solving and TPM.

Qualifications & Experience needed

• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a production environment
• 2 to 3 years’ experience as a lead moderator
• 2 to 3 years’ experience in leading a cross-divisional team in a workshop environment
• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering / Diploma Production Management / Diploma Operations Management or a similar technical field
• A sound knowledge and deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and Shop Floor Management cascade methodology.
• Knowledge and understanding of Industrial Engineering techniques i.e. work measurement and method studies
• Strong planning, organizing, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic engineering design knowledge
• Intermediate Level computer literacy required:
• Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBi

Added Advantage

• Experience in Project and administration management
• Knowledge of production, logistics and quality processes within an automotive/manufacturing environment

Applications must be submitted by no later than 21st May 2025 to or