Production Systems Engineer

REVTECH GLOBAL (South Africa); Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry seeks a Production Systems Engineer to coordinate production methods and drive efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Industrial Engineering and extensive experience in a production environment. This role involves leading workshops, supporting digitalization initiatives, and ensuring sustainable production standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in a production environment.
• 2-3 years' experience as a lead moderator.
• Knowledge of Industrial Engineering techniques.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating implementation of production system methods.
• Supporting digitalization activities in key areas.
• Developing a production management and staff development plan.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Planning

Organizing

Education

National Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Diploma in Production Management

Diploma in Operations Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

PowerBi

Job description

Production Systems Engineer - Industrial Engineering & Production Systems Department

Kariega - Port Elizabeth

Job Description:

• Coordinating the implementation of all company 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 contributing to the strategic planning and decision-making processes globally.
• Supporting Production Management with coaching when implementing the company's production systems methods.
• Developing and introducing a production management and staff development plan, and ensuring all company 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.

Requirements:

• National Diploma in Industrial Engineering / Diploma Production Management / Diploma Operations Management, or a similar technical field.
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a production environment.
• Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience as a lead moderator.
• Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience in leading a cross-divisional team in a workshop environment.
• 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.
• Experience in Project and administration management.
• Knowledge of production, logistics, and quality processes within an automotive/manufacturing environment.

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