Industrial Engineering Lead

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Project Manager for MPT implementation projects in the Automotive Industry. The candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a Diploma in Industrial Engineering. Responsibilities include managing project execution, implementing lean principles for manufacturing improvements, and ensuring quality standards are met. Strong focus on continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant experience preferably in the Automotive Industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and closing of MPT's implementation projects.
• Implement and manage manufacturing improvements in line with delegated projects.
• Manage A3 problem solving activity to eliminate waste & improve production.
• Comply with SHEMS procedures & requirements.
• Implement & uphold quality standards to reduce defects within the plant.

Skills

Project Management

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Quality management

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Project Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and closing of MPTs implementation projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Conduct project risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and manage expectations.
• Adhere SLAs requirements and specifications to understand business requirements.
• Ensure adherence to project and timing plan in line with product development timing programs

Elimination of Waste

• Implement and manage manufacturing improvements in line with delegated projects.
• Driving the business manufacturing excellence strategy by deploying lean principles in line with agreed projects.
• Identify, evaluate & implement improvement idea that result in tangible improvements in productivity, elimination of waste and deliver the objectives set out in the 4 pillar strategy
• Effective management and deployment of resource in line with delegated areas and projects
• Review PQs Monthly

Continuous improvement

• Manage A3 problem solving activity to eliminate waste & improve production within areas of control
• Manage ME data
• Manage continuous improvement projects

5s and Safety / Environment

• Comply with SHEMS procedures & requirements.
• Manage and improve 5s in the plant according to the 5s Audit sheet
• Manage and improve safety within the working area and meet safety targets for that area

Quality

• Implement & uphold quality standards to reduce defects within the plant, as per targets defined by the quality control board
• Quality Management : Engage with internal / external customers and respond to concerns / requests raised by the customer.
• Part Quality : Responsible for delegated elements of APQP process.

Job Requirements

• 3-5 years relevant experience preferably in the Automotive Industry
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma : Industrial Engineering