Continuous Improvement Manager

Saint-Gobain Africa; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Germiston seeks a skilled professional to drive the World Class Manufacturing programme and ensure adherence to safety and operational standards. The ideal candidate must hold a relevant engineering degree and have over 8 years of experience in manufacturing processes. Strong coaching abilities and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in a Production or Process discipline within continuous process manufacturing.
• Experience as a World Class Manufacturing Instructor.
• Three years' experience with continuous improvement programmes such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of SG EHS Management system.
• Manage WCM programme and ensure customer service levels are met.
• Deliver plant's annual improvement plan and drive cost reduction.

Skills

Coaching and developing others

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Influencing others

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or Science Degree

Job description

Why do we need you?

• Ensure SG EHS Management system is correctly implemented, driving the safety culture of the business.
• Ensure all WCM-related work is preceded by the required standard of risk assessment.
• Assess plant employees' WCM capability and ensure alignment with the delivery of WCM objectives.
• Ensure the WCM programme is closing gaps to deliver the required level of Customer Service.
• Deliver the Plant's annual improvement plan using defined WCM methodologies, ensuring a 3% total cost reduction target is achieved.
• Manage the WCM cost in line with the annual budget.
• Define the plant WCM Budget (1-year plan).
• Define the plant WCM Long Range Plan (3-year plan).
• Develop the WCM Route Map and ensure adherence (5-year plan).
• Audit the WCM programme according to set protocols to ensure correct application of WCM methods.
• Facilitate and lead the Cost Deployment/Focussed Improvement Pillars.
• Ensure WCM and other projects are completed as per the annual plan.

Is this job for you?

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor of Engineering or Science Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering. Must have previously been a World Class Manufacturing Instructor with at least 8 years’ experience in a Production or Process discipline within a continuous process manufacturing environment. Candidate must have three years’ experience working with continuous improvement programmes such as World Class Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Process Control. This role requires a person with the ability to coach and develop others; the ideal candidate will influence others effectively. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

The purpose of this role is to deliver and drive the World Class Manufacturing programme to the required standards, rigor, and pace to meet plant objectives. The candidate will need to coach and develop others, possess good communication skills, and have the ability to audit according to set protocols to ensure WCM methods are correctly applied.

Legal Statement

“We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity and are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices.”