Production Systems Engineer

On Line Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Production Systems Engineer to enhance production efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing and team leadership, ensuring the implementation of effective production systems. Responsibilities include moderating workshops, supporting digitalization activities, and developing staff training plans.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a production environment.
• 2 to 3 years' experience as a Lead Moderator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of all production system methods in the Plant.
• Moderating of 3P new model introduction and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Planning

Analytical Skills

Education

National Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Diploma Production Management

Diploma Operations Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBi

Job description

Production Systems Engineer required in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• 3 to 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
• Essential
  • 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

Key Performance Areas:

• Coordinate the implementation of all production system methods in the Plant
• Moderating of 3P new model introduction, efficiency improvements, value-stream and problem-solving workshops
• Support 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
• Represent the company at various forums within the brand and contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making processes globally
• Support production management with coaching when implementing production systems methods
• Develop and introduce 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