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 controlParticipate 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 objectivesContribute to the management of project risk within own field of expertiseWork as a project team memberSample / Process Development:Conduct new product/process trials, compile trial reports and make suitable recommendation Process Control:Set out production matrices for establishing Line standardsTechnical Support:Assist production during the phase-in of new productsProvide a "troubleshooting" service to the factory and the sales force, where technical problem are encountered Continuous Improvement:Participate in continuous improvement projects on project processesImplement and maintain Lean Manufacturing principles Key Skills and Competencies:Production Planning techniquesProduct, production and process knowledgeProblem solving techniquesProject management tools and techniquesCapacity planningOverall Equipment effectivenessQuality Standards and ISO systemsHazardous ChemicalsOHS ActMaterial Management and HandlingLean ManufacturingMRP SystemsCustomer Specific RequirementsExcellent numerical and literacy skillsMS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)Functional KnowledgeBusiness ExpertiseLeadershipProblem Solving