Assembly readiness Coordinator Jira Administrator

• Use the online system to generate and print Bills of Materials (BOM) for items due within 1-2 weeks, highlighting outstanding parts (e.g., bought-out items, raw materials, machining / finishing components).
• Issue prioritized BOM lists to assigned personnel (e.g., assembly BOM kitter) to chase and expedite delayed items, ensuring alignment with assembly deadlines.
• Track progress of expedited items daily and escalate unresolved delays to department heads.

Real-Time Monitoring & Reporting:

• Monitor real-time updates across departments to identify bottlenecks (e.g., delayed machining parts, overdue bought-out items).
• Provide daily updates to departmental heads on critical shortages and corrective actions.
• Present weekly assembly readiness reports at production meetings, including risks, mitigation plans, and status of expedited items.

Shipment Documentation Support:

• Collaborate with project managers to prepare and verify shipment documentation (e.g., delivery notes, packing lists), ensuring accuracy based on the latest production updates.

Deadline Accountability:

• Scrutinize deadlines set by project / production engineers for feasibility; challenge unrealistic timelines and propose data-driven adjustments.
• Work with procurement and department leaders to re-prioritize tasks impacting assembly timelines.

Process Improvement:

• Develop strategies to reduce assembly search time (e.g., pre-staging parts, improving material labelling).
• Recommend enhancements to the online tracking system for better visibility of material readiness.

Qualifications:

• Degree with 2+ years of experience in production planning, project coordination, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven experience in technical documentation, preferably in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Key skills required:

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Familiarity with documentation tools and software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and SolidWorks software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 15 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shortlisted candidates will only be contacted via official business email address or telephone. Interviews will take place only in Potchefstroom.

PLEASE USE THE LINK PROVIDED TO APPLY. CLOSING DATE: 20 March 2025