Junior Ci Engineer (Fmcg)

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the FMCG sector seeks a Junior CI Engineer to enhance operational efficiency. In this role, you will implement Lean principles across bakeries, conduct analyses to improve output, and facilitate training sessions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve continuous improvement goals while fostering a positive and engaged workplace culture. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to organizational excellence and drive impactful change in a dynamic environment, making it ideal for proactive individuals eager to make a difference.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Continuous Improvement or similar role.
• Solid knowledge of CI philosophies and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Deployment Roadmap and manage Line Balancing Study.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and support Food Safety System.

Skills

Relationship Building

Process Formulations Understanding

Integrity

Analytical Skills

Initiative Taking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Continuous Improvement

Tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office Programs

Job description

Our client in the FMCG Industry is looking to hire a Junior CI Engineer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement EMEA Lean Deployment Roadmap to bakeries and reporting its deployment progress to EMEA.
• Organize and facilitate bakery trainings based on the EMEA Lean Deployment Roadmap
• Complete and manage the Line Balancing Study in order to improve the bakery´s output
• Perform Root Cause Analysis with the bakery team and resolve problems,
• Perform shop floor data collection and process wide loss and waste analysis.
• Profit Improvement project support through Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control (DMAIC) principles.
• Support the implementation of 5-S order and discipline.
• Find opportunities to implement Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
• Lead and support teams in identifying appropriate problem-solving techniques (Fishbone Diagram, 5-why etc.)
• Support the cultivation of organizational excellence.
• Support cultural alignment with the values of the company.
• Positive contribution to build a positive, engaged, and open culture.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define and agree on CI objectives / priorities.
• Develop and maintain effective internal and external communications to CI goals.
• Support Food Safety System incorporated in the Continuous Improvement solutions provided.
• Liaison between WCO 3rd party service provider and bakery to ensure execution of implementations.
• Implement and manage GB Connected Program
• Drive Care & Growth principles
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills

• Ability to build and maintain relationships with management and cross functional teams.
• Solid understanding of how process formulations, process, and packaging work together to create product quality / cost.
• Integrity, dependability, and persistence
• Analytical, pro-active, and personally accountable
• Strong ability to take initiative and ensure implementation of required programmes.

Qualifications

• A Tertiary qualification in Continuous Improvement, Industrial Engineering, or similar
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Solid knowledge of CI philosophies
• Proficiency and familiarity with critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time and project management skills with ability to manage and prioritize multiple / concurrent projects.
• Strong computer capabilities MS Office Programs
• Proficient in the English language
• Ability to operate in a multicultural environment.