Industrial Engineer

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable staffing solutions company in Durban is seeking a skilled Continuous Improvement Manager. Your role includes optimizing production processes, leading improvement initiatives, and managing technical data with CAD. Candidates should have a National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, an advanced CAD qualification, and 5 years’ experience. This role offers an opportunity to drive significant enhancements in production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Optimize the production process and maintain efficiencies.
• Drive actions to improve OEE/OPR.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Matric/Grade 12

National Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering

A recognized advanced CAD qualification

Tools

CAD software

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Job Description:

To manage, monitor, and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives for plant, equipment, and processes to optimize the utilization of organizational resources.

Education and Experience:

• Matric/Grade 12
• National Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering
• A recognized advanced CAD qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role

Responsibilities:

Process Controls:

• Plan, schedule, and monitor production (sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance, changeovers, etc.).
• Schedule and coordinate change-overs according to the production plan (sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.).
• Conduct capacity planning and calculations to determine overtime and planned stop requirements.

Production Management:

• Optimize the production process.
• Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies.
• Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources.
• Balance production lines (manning levels).
• Monitor daily production targets.
• Analyze variances and identify improvement opportunities.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing problems and sub-standard performance.

Project Management:

• Schedule project activities for effective execution.

Raw Material Management:

• Monitor raw material levels to support production.

Lean:

• Train staff on Lean modules.
• Implement Lean principles across factories: 5S, Standard Work, Quick Changeover, Kanban, Constraints Management, TPM, Visual Management, VSM, First Time Right, Rework Reduction.

OEE:

• Drive actions to improve OEE/OPR.
• Develop headcount and capacity planning tools.
• Implement live OEE reporting systems.

CI / Innovation:

• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train staff to meet KPIs.
• Research new equipment technology and promote innovation.
• Coordinate Kaizen initiatives at plant level.
• Champion problem solving activities using Six Sigma methodology.
• Implement Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor and suggest enhancements to maximize production output.

CAD & Technical Data:

• Create, modify, and maintain CAD drawings.
• Manage CAD data with version control and accessibility.
• Ensure CAD documentation complies with TISAX, IATF, and customer standards.

Best Business Practice (BBP):

• Assist in defining BBP criteria.
• Systemize BBP data collection and reporting.
• Leverage BBP data to implement best practices across plants.

Quality:

• Create comprehensive Control Plan templates.
• Participate in reducing Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
• Analyze audit reports and address recurring deficiencies with process owners.