Junior APSYS Support Specialist

Alstom; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Jnr APSYS Specialist in Nigel to drive APSYS deployment and coordinate continuous improvement initiatives, developing local best practices to share with the steering committee.

You will train staff on APSYS methodologies, establish visual management boards and KPIs, and support site departments to reach APSYS targets across operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree (technical/engineering) required.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and APSYS concepts.
• Experience with lean transformations and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive APSYS deployment across site using SQCD objectives and APSYS roadmaps.
• Train staff on APSYS methodologies and tools at site/project level.
• Set up APSYS Visual management boards and KPIs; audit progress.
• Support each department with field expertise on lean & continuous improvement tools.
• Coordinate improvement actions to reach APSYS targets; report status to Site APSYS Leader.

Skills

Lean principles

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

APSYS

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. 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.

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)

Continuous Improvement

• 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

• High energy, high exposure.
• 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

Competencies & Skills - (Technical & Behavioral)

• 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

Behavioural Competencies

• 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.

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.