Purpose and subject of the interaction/communication with internal/external interfaces, negotiating mandate; Interacts in quality circles to represent Body Shop and ensure common goals are achieved and overall quality targets achieved.
Key accountabilitiesof the function Constantly achieve daily, weekly and monthly production target considering TPU and budget also Ensure quality targets in Body Shop achieved.
Ensure problems are contained and not transferred to internal or external customers.
Ensure own department headcount and budget achieved.
Plan and execute succession planning and personnel development.
Drive continuous improvement in technical availability and UPH performance.
Ensure timeous execution of TPM and preventative maintenance to ensure high levels of technical availability.
Ensure robust technical problem solving.
Ensure safe working environment and adherence of his section to all safe working requirements and procedures.
Ensure continuous process improvement to optimize resource usage, improve plant condition and improve ergonomics.
Ensure high level of motivation amongst direct reports and associate in general.
Enable teams and associates to achieve the agreed targets.
Ensure cascading of information required to achieve targets.
Ensure proper work organization installed and maintained.
Adherence to all applicable standards and procedures.
Work in accordance with Collaboration management System principles.
Ensure quality targets are achieved both internally and externally including DPR, RMU, QZS, QZF, Geometry of BIW and HOP controlled and stable.
Ensure maintenance schedules are up to date and both TPM and preventative maintenance performed as per plan.
Achieve daily production volume plan and develop production system to consistently achieve 15.5 UPH.
Must achieve agreed budget and headcount target – must show a 5% year on year improvement.
Non personnel cost such as consumables and scrap to be controlled within tight parameters and within budget.
Overtime to be minimized and strictly managed.
Ensure TPU target for directs are achieved and constantly improved.
Impact on innovations and changes Challenge supporting department to devise solutions to ever increasing targets.
Encourage intelligent use of systems and technology to cost effectively optimise business results.
Continually encourage skills transfer Encourage use systems to improve productivity, quality and transparency i.e.
Smart maintenance, PPZ and SAP.
Educational Education Mech/Elec Eng.
Degree Equivalent Higher National Diploma Extensive experience in a Body Shop environment Experience in Management Work experience, Leadership experience 5 Year in an Automotive Production Plant At least 5 years leadership level such as Process leader ucational Background / Professional Knowledge and Experience / Other Skills Additional skills: special skills / technical ability etc.
German proficiency would be an advantage Ability to manage technically challenging situations without becoming emotional Able to simplify complex topics and translate to lower organisational levels Good communicator Knowledge regarding IMS and legal requirements OHS Act Legal liability Environmental Management Standards Health and Safety Site Standards Incident investigation Risk Assessment ISO 9001 ISO 14001 OSHAS 18001