Job Description

Job Summary KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in driving Kaizen activities and continuous improvement culture across the factory.
• Monitor and track OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and other manufacturing KPI's.
• Support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects including process capability studies and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist in, coordination, and data collection for the plant expansion project, including layout changes, equipment needs, and process flows. Assist in process optimisation efforts across production lines and support data-driven decision making.
• Compile and distribute Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Production Reports.
• Conduct data collection and basic analysis for projects related to energy consumption, downtime, and efficiency.
• Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and other problem-solving methods like 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, etc.
• Work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and Production teams to support aligned improvement goals.
• Participate in and document Gemba Walks, collecting observations and following up on action items.
• Support the setup and follow-up of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and process audits.
• Assist in time studies, line balancing, and workflow analysis when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation and version control of all assigned improvement initiatives.
• Perform any other data tracking or support tasks as delegated by the Industrial Engineer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Recently completed a relevant Engineering/Manufacturing qualification (preferable Industrial Engineer)
• Strong maths skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Eagerness to learn and engage in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of lean principles, Six Sigma, or process improvement is advantageous but not required.
• Be located in the greater eThekwini region or KwaZulu-Natal
• Be willing to commit to a 12 month Yes4Youth internship

YES4YOUTH QUALIFYING CRITERIA (These Are Critical)

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Be between the ages of 18 and 34
• Must be currently unemployed

RUMUNERATION
Generous Stipend - Above Market Related
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