Continuous Improvement Specialist -Pietermaritzburg

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced employees to fill the above vacancies in the CI department.

 

 

The core responsibilities of the position include:

 

• Facilitate the deployment of Visual Management methodologies in the plant
• Facilitate problem solving using structured techniques (e.g. KT, FFA etc.)
• Manage and keep the Improvement Project Hopper up to date
• Leads and facilitates process / quality improvement efforts
• Leading improvement project groups using project management principles
• Reduce wastage through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Facilitate the use of the following methodologies where required:
  • Standardize work
  • Simulation models
  • Value stream Mapping
  • Process Mapping

 

The requirements of the position include:

 

• A National Diploma/Btech or Degree in Industrial Engineering or other Engineering discipline with Lean Manufacturing experience would be preferable
• 4 Years working Experience would be preferable
• Competent in MS office programs
• Conflict management
• The ability to work alone and within a team
• Decisive can-do attitude seeing nothing as impossible leading to immediate action.
• Self-motivated with Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Service driven, Innovative, Reliable, Assertive and Strong Customer focus.
• Able to work under pressure

Sound understanding of engineering principles and processes.