Job Description

Job Advert Summary

Feltex is seeking a seasoned

Industrial Engineer

to manage, monitor, and implement Continuous Improvement initiatives to plant, equipment, and processes to optimise utilisation of organisational resources. The successful incumbent will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams across plants.



This role plays a key part in supporting

operational excellence

by analysing processes, monitoring performance metrics, leading improvement projects, and fostering collaboration across departments. The Industrial Engineer will also cultivate a culture of innovation and accountability, while ensuring all continuous improvement practices align with organisational objectives and compliance requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 Diploma in Industrial Engineering/Relevant qualification in related field Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role preferable automotive industry Must have supervisory experience Recognised CAD Qualification Advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities

Process Controls:

Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.) Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations. Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (change-over sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.) Capacity planning and calculation to determine overtime / planned stop requirements.

Production Management:

Optimise the production process. Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies. Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources. Balance the production lines (manning levels) Monitor the achievement of daily production targets. Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements. Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance. Raising work orders for accurate production recoveries

Project Management:

Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution.

Raw Material Management:

Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production.

Lean

Train Lean Modules Implement Lean in all factories: 5S Work Quick Changeover Kanban Constraints Management TPM Visual management VSM (Value stream mapping) Roll throughput yield (First time right) / Rework reduction.

OEE

Drive specific action items to improve OEE / OPR Develop and implement headcount management tools to accurately predict the no. of heads that labour needs to be flexed by, or the expected overtime requirement due to excessive orders. Develop and implement Capacity planning tools. Drive Live OEE and MRP reporting systems.

CI / Innovation

Leading and facilitating continuous improvement efforts by directing relevant staff. Training and improving continuous improvement staff to meet required KPI's. Research new equipment technology & promote innovation. Coordinate Kaizen improvement initiatives at plant level. Champion problem solving activities b.m.o. 6 Sigma. Define and implement MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Continuous improvement:

Monitors continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximise production output.

BBP

Assist Operation Manager to define BBP (Best Business Practice) criteria. Systemize the collection and reporting of BBP data. Use BBP info to leverage the implementation of a specific plants best practice in the other plants. E.g., Implementation of PE's ability to use cheaper chemicals in the Rosslyn plant.

Quality

Create Control Plan templates to increase comprehensiveness of Control Plan and reduce new project control plan compilation time. Actively participate in the reduction of COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality) Auditing - Analyse audit reports/result in terms of repeated deficiencies, reviewing with process. * Owners