Production Specialist

Purpose of the job:

To optimise production processes and implement processes improvement. Reporting to: Plant Manager. Subordinates: Production Planner, Production Supervisor, Production Administrator.

Minimum Requirement:

1. Matric / Grade 12
2. Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification
3. 5+ Years in similar role from the Automotive/Manufacturing industry

Main Responsibilities:

Project Initiation:

1. Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control
2. Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub-project, monitor and control actual cost against budget

Production Planning:

1. Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution

Project Management:

1. Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives
2. Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise
3. Work as a project team member

Sample / Process Development:

1. Conduct new product/process trials, compile trial reports and make suitable recommendations

Process Control:

1. Set out production matrices for establishing Line standards

Technical Support:

1. Assist production during the phase-in of new products
2. Provide a “troubleshooting” service to the factory and the sales force, where technical problems are encountered

Continuous Improvement:

1. Participate in continuous improvement projects on project processes
2. Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles

Key Skills and Competencies:

1. Production Planning techniques
2. Product, production and process knowledge
3. Problem-solving techniques
4. Project management tools and techniques
5. Capacity planning
6. Overall Equipment effectiveness
7. Quality Standards and ISO systems
8. Hazardous Chemicals
9. OHS Act
10. Material Management and Handling
11. Lean Manufacturing
12. MRP Systems
13. Customer Specific Requirements
14. Excellent numerical and literacy skills
15. MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
16. Functional Knowledge
17. Business Expertise
18. Leadership
19. Problem Solving