Assist/support the Operations Manager with implementation of production processes and procedures. Productivity improvements and project-based activities, improve quality and safety, and reduce operating costs. Support delivery of the KPIs and ensure preventative actions are taken to maximize success. Work on many phases or sub-tasks of projects or entire projects of moderate complexity, with results impacting on project completion. Work under general supervision, reviewed at project milestones and/or on completion by Senior Management.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Millwright, BTech or equivalent
Experience in Electrical and Mechanical
Commitment to work towards professional accreditation with an industry related body.
Minimum of 5 years work experience in a manufacturing environment or similar role
Ability to design processes and layouts.
Understanding of production costs to include waste, downtime, scrap and re-work.
Work under minimal supervision with frequent work reviews.
Excellent understanding of manufacturing processes
Excellent understanding of engineering, scientific and other technical information
Understand lean manufacturing.
Uses basic concepts and techniques of the profession.
Understanding of Health and Safety practice
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor quality
MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Excellent Communication skills
Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
Ability to Plan and prioritize activities.
Problem-solving and analytical skill set.
Analytic skills (Information processing)
Leadership and people management skills
Interpersonal skills
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Competent in problem solving (problem analysis), team building, planning and decision making.
Conflict management
Organizing skills
Monitoring
Planning
Manage controls.
Record keeping
Planned maintenance knowledge.
Plant and process knowledge
Computer knowledge
Legislative knowledge
Stock control
Influence/ negotiating skills.
Influence/ negotiating skills.
Teamwork
Required to work Overtime and call -out.
Proactively contribute to creating a good team atmosphere
Anticipate and overcome obstacles
Embrace personal challenges and growth
Resilient, optimistic and open to change
Engage interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together
Focused and target driven with positive, can-do attitude
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards.
Lead the execution of preventative maintenance, breakdowns, plant uptime and Safety projects
Ensure any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regards to process changes and equipment modifications
Continually monitor in-process quality, addressing issues as needed.
Manage critical spares
Cost control
Audits
Filing and document control
Analysis of recurring breakdowns
Attend to Job Cards
Ensure that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health and Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction, ensuring the minimization of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares.
Support the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.
Undertake special projects and contribute to continuous improvement activities as required.
Support and participate in process improvement activities.
Report and participate information to line management.
Achieve goals within budget.
Plan projects or subtasks so that they may be tracked in line with budget and agreed timeframes.
Be aware and work to achieve the section Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Attend various meetings and action/communicate instructions.
Undertake continuous training and development.
Participate in root cause analysis and resolution of problems.
Agree and comply with the approach to be taken for assigned tasks.
Train and mentor apprentices and less experienced technicians
Support training needed of the department and provide expertise to apprentices and trainees
Provide a communication point for the team and provide a proactive feedback process between the technicians and management.
Assist with visiting specialist engineers when necessary.
Work, liaise and utilize good effective communication with a range of internal departments, external suppliers, service providers and customers.
Ensure that contractors are utilized in accordance with the Company procedures.
Act as first point of contact for production and help provide a proactive feedback process between maintenance and other departments.
Support, comply and ensure complicity with the Health and Safety regulations, all the Companies policies and procedures, Quality and Environmental policies and procedures, etc.
Job Type: Permanent