Leading manufacturer seeks industrial engineer. Introduce and drive lean manufacturing processes in the business.

Non-Negotiables (We will check)

• Must be a person who is obsessed with continuous improvement and making things better
• Roll up your sleeves “get hands dirty” type of person

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the South African manufacturing industry. All duties would take place in this context.

• Setup continuous improvement methodology in the business
• Setup quality metrics and monitoring systems
• Implement TQM processes
• Drive Lean, Continuous Improvement and “right first time” Initiatives
• Reduce defect rates and defect causes
• Improve quality while reducing manufacturing costs
• Drive quality as a culture throughout the business

Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):

• Driving significant Improvements in Efficiency
  • Implement existing efficiency improvement plans
  • Introduce new improvement plans to complement existing plans
• Introduce new ideas on how the business can be more effective

Background work experience

• 5+ years experience in the Lean Manufacturing, TQM and similar philosophies. Specifically applied to manufacturing
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or Quality (BSC or Btech)
• Proven track record of efficiency improvements, cost saving and quality enhancement (we will check references)
• Strong interpersonal skills

Type of Person

Qualify In

• Action orientated
• Analytical thinker
• Innovator
• Improvement Driven
• Strong leadership skills – Leads as a member of the team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills to all levels from senior management to blue collar workers
• Natural coach and mentor
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Success orientated

Qualify Out

• Abrasive
• Emotionally cold
• Focuses on numbers and forgets about people
• Introverted – Not a people person
• Wants to be spoon fed
• Lethargic
• Confined to Analysis-Paralysis

Personality Summary:

• Moderate Driver – Results Orientated Go-getter. Strategic thinker.
• Moderate to High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
• Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.
• Advantageous – Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role:

• Leading manufacturer
• Make a difference – be the quality champion
• Contribute your ideas
• Chance to get your hands dirty with the real issues of quality improvement

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: Eastern Cape

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R40K to R60K per month. More senior candidates can also apply. Negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Reference: DT 111

Jobs like this don’t come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

Call Dave Lucas at 011 655 7391

Email: j111 @ dawningtruth.co.za  (Please email your CV before calling us.)