MNPS Trainee

MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Pinetown seeks a dedicated professional to enhance operational efficiency and drive continuous improvement within its plant. The successful candidate will conduct work studies, implement productivity initiatives, and play an important role in training staff on efficient processes. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to engage various stakeholders to achieve optimal productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Ability to conduct training programs and workshops.
• Strong analytical skills to conduct time studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct work studies and line balancing activities.
• Give feedback to management on MNPS activities.
• Lead productivity improvement initiatives.
• Focus on continuously improving productivity within the plant.

Skills

Process improvement

Operational efficiency

Project management

Time management

Job description

• Conduct work studies and line balancing activities.
• Conduct MNPS trainings with all staff.
• Design and maintain the plant layout.
• Apply the Kaizen methods in the plant.
• Give feedback to management on the activities within the MNPS.
• Map new & update existing processes.
• Ensure the latest processes are always available for auditing purposes.
• Improve assembly processes regarding efficiency and quality.
• Support operations with resource planning for volume changes.
• Lead the productivity improvement initiatives.
• Pro-actively adjust the human resources to support the organization as a whole.
• Save costs through efficient programs that seek to achieve optimal productivity.
• Develop strong networks with German colleagues within the MNPS network.
• Participate in workshops, get improvement ideas & stay up to the latest standards.
• Actively seek to continuously improve the productivity within the plan to achieve the set targets.
• Implement new MNPS methods as per agreed roll-out plan with all related training material.
• Perform time studies and make recommendations - layout changes or headcount reduction.
• Co-ordinate 5S audits and ensure improvements in 5S KPIs.
• Perform weekly/monthly reporting on 5S standards within the plant.
• Continuously look for opportunities for reducing waste in the various departments.
• Engage the relevant stakeholders in the different departments, solicit ideas and execute.
• Focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.