Process Technician: Lean Manufacturing & Process Optimization

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Gqeberha

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 450,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions seeks a Mechanical Engineering graduate with at least 3 years in production/engineering to drive loss reduction and process optimisation in a manufacturing setting. You will analyse faults, maintain a loss database and ensure SOPs, control plans and audits are met.

You will also develop production personnel, support NPD tooling, and communicate changes with stakeholders to minimise downtime and risk.

Qualifications

South African citizen with affirmative action requirements.
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is mandatory.
Minimum 3 years' production/engineering experience.
Working knowledge in analytical fault detection.
Sound working knowledge of SPC, FMEA, SOPs, Control Plans, PPAP/APQP and MSA.
Proficiency with SAP and BI reports.

Responsibilities

Reduce losses and optimise production through investigation, analysis and problem solving to minimise downtime.
Develop and upskill production personnel to meet process requirements and minimise losses.
Establish and update a loss database for fault identification and corrective actions.
Ensure work instructions, procedures and processes are standardised across shifts to pass audits.
Support NPD with tooling and process requirements for new products while maintaining losses.
Communicate changes, concerns and learnings to stakeholders to minimise risk.