Process Coach Production

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive manufacturer in Pretoria is seeking a Process Coach Production to lead and manage the production line. The successful candidate will have a National Diploma in Engineering and a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry. Responsibilities include coaching employees, ensuring production targets are met, and maintaining safety regulations. Leadership skills and a green belt certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years within the Automotive Industry in Leading a section of employees.
• Must have displayed proven capability of leading a team in a current or previous role – provide Indicators and results achieved.
• Experience in Production / Manufacturing jobs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Trim, Chassis & Final Lines, manage the production line, and coach employees.
• Ensure production targets are met according to SQDCPME policy.
• Maintain discipline & standardized processes in work areas as outlined.
• Implement & Manage Ford’s Production System (FPS).
• Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments.
• Create a conducive environment for continuous improvement and motivate employees.
• Enforce Company Safety Regulations and maintain a healthy work environment.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience in the Automotive industry

Leadership in directing and Leading a Team

Painters Charts and Problem Solving

Green Belt Certification

Basic SPC Knowledge

8D Problem Solving

Reading FIS Reports

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical Engineering

Production / Operation Management Diploma or Relevant Qualification

Job description

Overview

Job title : Process Coach Production

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : September 21, 2025

Responsibilities

• Lead Trim, Chassis & Final Lines, be accountable for the production line, managing change, and coaching employees.
• Ensure production targets are met as outlined in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment (SQDCPME) Policy Deployment.
• Maintain discipline & standardized processes in work areas as outlined in the Operation Instruction Sheet (OIS), Work Element Sheet (WES) & the Work Balance Board (WBB) procedures.
• Understand, Implement & Manage Ford’s Production System (FPS).
• Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain the areas Quality Operating System (QPIP).
• Manage and maintain your area scorecard by meeting your Quality targets (FRC) and sustainability.
• Understand all EOL issues and plan accordingly on fixes and Permanent Corrective Action (PCA).
• Participate in PIC Room, Verability Reduction Team (VRT), Ford Customer Product Audit (FCPA) & Zone Control Center (ZCC) requirements.
• Understand, analyze & react to any TCF Concerns.
• Create a conducive environment for continuous improvement and motivate employees.
• Enforce Company Safety Regulations, Departmental Housekeeping, & Environmental Standards, maintaining a healthy & safe work environment (i.e., ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 & TS 16949 procedures).

Performance Measures / Success Criteria

• Maintain discipline & standardized process in work areas as outlined in OIS, WES & WBB procedures.
• Results achieved around Quality and Volume in prior roles and indication in role around improving the indicators.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the Automotive industry.
• Leadership in directing and Leading a Team.
• Painters Charts and Problem Solving.
• Green Belt Certification
• Basic SPC Knowledge.
• 8D Problem Solving.
• Reading FIS Reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• National Diploma / Degree Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical Engineering and Production / Operation Management Diploma or Relevant Qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years within the Automotive Industry in Leading a section of employees.
• Must have displayed proven capability of leading a team in a current or previous roles – provide Indicators and results achieved.
• Production / Manufacturing jobs