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: Matric / Grade 12 Degree/Diploma in the field of Production/Operations management or Industrial Engineering Science or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification 5 Years in similar role from the Automotive/Manufacturing industry Main Responsibilities: Project Initiation: Contribute to project initiation, scope definition and scope change control Participate in the estimation and preparation of cost budget for a project or sub project, monitor and control actual cost against budget Production Planning: Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution Project Management: Support the project environment and activities to deliver project objectives Contribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertise Work as a project team member Sample / Process Development: Conduct new product/process trials, compile trial reports and make suitable recommendation Process Control: Set out production matrices for establishing Line standards Technical Support: Assist production during the phase-in of new products Provide a "troubleshooting" service to the factory and the sales force, where technical problem are encountered Continuous Improvement: Participate in continuous improvement projects on project processes Implement and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles Key Skills and Competencies: Production Planning techniques Product, production and process knowledge Problem solving techniques Project management tools and techniques Capacity planning Overall Equipment effectiveness Quality Standards and ISO systems Hazardous Chemicals OHS Act Material Management and Handling Lean Manufacturing MRP Systems Customer Specific Requirements Excellent numerical and literacy skills MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Functional Knowledge Business Expertise Leadership Problem Solving