Junior APSYS Support Specialist

ALSTOM Gruppe; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ALSTOM Gruppe in Gauteng, South Africa, seeks a Jnr APSYS Specialist to drive and coordinate APSYS deployment and continuous improvement initiatives. You will coordinate actions to meet APSYS targets, train teams, and develop best practices to share with the steering committee.

You will work with site HODs on strategic transformation, facilitate Kaizen events, and report deployment progress to the Site APSYS Leader. Strong lean and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, kaizen mindset).
• Degree in technical/engineering field.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing is required.
• In-depth APSYS knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate APSYS deployment with site leaders to achieve SQCD objectives.
• Train staff on APSYS tools and continuous improvement concepts.
• Set up APSYS visual management boards and KPIs, track progress.
• Support departments with field expertise on lean and CI methods.
• Consolidate deployment status reports for the Site APSYS Leader.
• Conduct APSYS assessments at other sites and support weeks.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

APSYS knowledge

Lean problem solving

Cross-cultural teamwork

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Purpose of the Job

The Jnr APSYS Specialist will drive and coordinate To Coordinate and Standardize APSYS & continuous improvement initiatives. APSYS Deployment - Animate, coordinate and challenge improvement actions to reach APSYS targets, APSYS toolbox to deliver operational performance & develop local best practices that will be share with the steering committee.

Organisational Reporting

• This position shall report hierarchical and functionally to the APSYS Lead.

Responsibilities

APSYS Deployment

• Work with Function HOD’s on strategic transformation using site SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmap.
• Train people on APSYS program, methodologies and tools in his site / project.
• Training & setup of APSYS Visual management boards & KPIs + Audit progress
• Support each department in APSYS deployment by providing on field expertise on lean & continuous improvement tools
• Facilitate and coordinate all improvement actions to reach APSYS targets defined with each métier based on APSYS roadmaps
• Consolidate and report deployment status to Site APSYS Leader

APSYS assessment

• Is responsible of self-assessment consolidation and APSYS assessment week / support mission’s preparation (logistics / accommodation, agenda, people availability …)
• Perform APSYS assessments in other sites / projects

APSYS Network

• Participate to APSYS events (webinars, APSYS award…)
• Contribute as trainer to Site training program deployment (eg: AIM for PT & AT, 5’s, VSM, SWIP etc)
• Share good practices & benchmarks (internal / external) within APSYS network)
• Launch, lead and support functions with the Kaizen & Creaction digital program
• Coordinate, manage & participate to Kaizen & Creaction events (Quarterly Creaction & Annual KAIZEN events, ASCEA (Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards) program participation, APSYS award…)
• Manage CI OPEX workshops on the shop floor and warehouse/ logistics areas
• Data analysis and report structuring to support CI projects

Performance measurements

• Successful Lean impact on the métier
• Progress from Y-1 to Y on APSYS maturity
• Site KPI improvement

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Master lean principles (5S, Standard, Gemba, VSM, problem solving, performance and kaizen mindset)

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Degree (technical/engineering)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge on APSYS Roadmap is an advantage

Experience

• Lean DNA would be appreciated
• Ability to develop a network across all site
• Rigor, Communication, experience in operational activities and results driven.
• Data driven and courageous - Ability to manage teams in cross and multicultural relationships,
• Collaboration and team working, critical thinking and problem solving
• Be AGILE, Conscientious and Commits to deliver.
• Rigor, Communication, experience in operational activities and results driven.
• Data driven and courageous - Ability to manage teams in cross and multicultural relationships,
• Collaboration and team working, critical thinking and problem solving
• Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Self-Motivation. Is inspired by the job in hand and inspires others to achieve agreed goals
• Logical and organized
• Good communication.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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