Production Systems Engineer

Revtech Global (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Production Systems Engineer to enhance production methods and support digitalisation efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading initiatives that improve productivity and quality standards while also coaching production management. Candidates should have relevant diplomas and substantial experience in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in a production environment required.
• 2-3 years experience as a lead moderator essential.
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Engineering techniques and methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of company production system methods.
• Support digitalisation activities for safety, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Develop production management and staff development plans.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Planning

Education

National Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Diploma in Production Management

Diploma in Operations Management

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Production Systems Engineer - Industrial Engineering & Production Systems Department

Kariega - Port Elizabeth

Job Description:
- Coordinating the implementation of all company production system methods in the Plant.
- Moderating of 3P new model introduction, efficiency improvements, value-stream, and problem-solving
workshops.
- Supporting digitalisation activities in the plant in key areas such as safety, quality, volume, people, efficiency,
and cost.
- Introducing, chairing, and maintaining forums to ensure the sustainable control of production standards within
the Plant.
- Representing the company at various forums within the brand and contributing to the strategic planning and
decision-making processes globally.
- Supporting Production Management with coaching when implementing the company's production systems
methods.
- Developing and introducing a production management and staff development plan, and ensuring all company
production system methods are included.
- Introduce new and improved productivity and quality methods into production and non-production areas.
- Be an ambassador of standardized work and consistently promote a deeper understanding of the 40 MBS’s
plant-wide.

Requirements:
- National Diploma in Industrial Engineering / Diploma Production Management / Diploma Operations
Management, or a similar technical field.
- Must have at least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a production environment.
- Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience as a lead moderator.
- Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience in leading a cross-divisional team in a workshop environment.
- A sound knowledge and deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Shop -
Floor Management cascade methodology.
- Knowledge and understanding of Industrial Engineering techniques, i.e., work measurement and method
studies.
- Strong planning, organizing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Basic engineering design knowledge.
- Intermediate level computer literacy required: Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBi.
- Experience in Project and administration management.
- Knowledge of production, logistics, and quality processes within an automotive/manufacturing environment.