Job Description

Technical Planner

POSITION SNAPSHOT

JobReq ID: 51491



Type of work: On site



Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent



Full/Part Time: Full time



Location: Emalahleni, ZA

OUR COMPANY

Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Qualityxe2x80x9d, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region xe2x80x93 in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. You can learn more about our Group at https://bridgestone-emia.com/ In line with the xe2x80x9cBridgestone Essencexe2x80x9d, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose

Technical Supervisor / Planner provides technical and safety support to site personnel and where necessary, liaise with senior personnel within the client companies. The Technical Supervisor / Planner will be resourceful, flexible to a changing business environment and its demands and adapt quickly to new circumstances. The Technical Supervisor / Planner must be able to maintain a high level of participation in the safe running of an on-site.
Main responsibilities The following is a general list of tasks that a person in this position is required to perform.The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation isreasonable having regard to the Employeexe2x80x99s skills, competence and training.

• Liaise with tyre suppliers with regards to tyre supply and manufacturer warrantees
• Make recommendations to Project Engineers on any factor affecting tyre performance and costs, or which would enhance the overall performance of the operation (usually via GMR)
• Ensure that the contract scope of work is performed to a high quality of service
• Taking part in the evaluation of all training procedures and personnel - assessments
• Ensure that quality documents are maintained, filed and archived according to OMS procedures
• Ensure that technical standards are implemented and being maintained on sites where appropriate
• Audit sites for compliance to the OMS
• Liaise with responsible personnel as required, identifying and reporting any quality related complaints or deficiencies
• Ensure that Otraco standards and policies are being maintained and that all employees comply with the procedures as per the OMS
• Review the statistical and written sections of monthly reports (GMR/SMRxe2x80x99s)
• Provide technical specifications & feedback to the technical manager to ensure
  • that workshop equipment is fit for purpose and meets safety requirements
• Provide technical reports and site severity reports

• Prepare technical presentations as and when required
• Provide technical engineering support for proposed contracts
• Perform tool & equipment audits
• Perform technical training on tools & equipment
• Perform and monitor equipment calibrations
• Prepare Pit Reports
• Prepare Weekly Wall Charts
• Scheduling of planned work
• Asset management xe2x80x93 Cerf / Verify / TM17
• Forecasting (Tyre Requirements)
• Adhere to and make use of the Otraco disciplinary procedure.

Safety

• Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
• Ensure that all personnel are properly inducted into the workplace
• Ensure that all personnel have valid driverxe2x80x99s licenses, medicals and inductions
• Ensure that all personnel adhere to the site xe2x80x9clock-outxe2x80x9d procedure
• Ensure that all personnel use and maintain personal protective equipment according to procedures
• Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures
• Compile safety audits
• Monitoring and conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Planned Task Observation (PTO), (SBO) and risk assessments
• Assist with the investigation of incidents to determine controls to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury or damage to personnel and equipment
• Review safe work procedures to ensure Otraco site personnel are compliant with technical standards and sound, safe work practices
• Ensure compliance with all instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan
• Promote safe work practices throughout the company
• Assist with setting safety standards, implementing safety programmes and ensure that all Otraco employees have the systems to maintain safe working practices on each site
• Accept and adhere to legal appointment

Requirements
Essential: The person will have the following minimum qualifications:

• 4 Years or more of Off The Road (OTR) earthmoving experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Preferably 2 Years of supervisory experience
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s license
• Senior Certificate or equivalent to Grade 12
• Preferably hold a Bachelors of engineering degree
• Preferably a certificate earthmover tyre fitting & stripping
• Broad base workplace safety experience xe2x80x93 NOSA certificate accepted only.
• Preferably a certificate in Risk management
• Sound technical tyre knowledge
• Must be able to perform without supervision
• Computer literacy with advanced experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and
• Outlook
• Outcome based assessment qualification required

Why should you apply?

• We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow.
• Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting.
• You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies.
• We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development.
• You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone.

If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone! e planner by 09:00.

MORE INFORMATION

All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

DISCLAIMER

Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMIAxe2x80x99s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of xe2x80x98Serving Society with Superior Qualityxe2x80x99, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.