TPM & Capability Specialist

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Immediate Superior: Joe Tau 
Job Grade: 15 
Location: Gqeberha
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Production
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 55132286 

Closing Date: 12/04/2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at Gqeberha Production within Supply Chain. This person will report to the Plant Manager.

Purpose of the job:

Execution and management of the Heineken TPM program at site level including the management of training and development linked to key strategic capabilities. The role is responsible for driving continuous improvement activities and capability development impacting Safety, Quality & Performance at site level including operational setup activities linked to the site.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

     Execute and manage the implementation of TPM Methodologies and Capability Development at plant level.
•    Drive the execution of the Supply Chain TPM, Technical Training & Capability Development strategy at plant level.
•    Implementation of Supply Chain Technical competencies and Functional Competencies (CAD).
•    Prepare and communicate TPM and training execution plans for plant to improve site maturity and comply to Safety, Food Safety, Environment and Quality regulations.
•    Promote and demonstrate the use of TPM routes and improvement methodologies.
•    Manage loss data bases and historical information to ensure detailed loss deployments for focused loss reduction plans.
•    Provide technical expertise to breakdown, minor stop and quality defect analysis at Pillar level
•    Perform audits on TPM processes and procedures including APM and improvement teams (Kaizens).
•    Apply 5S and loss reduction principles in daily work, set the example for the site.
•    Be the champion for a zero-loss culture and improvement mindset.
•    Lead and champion Supply Chain Reward & Recognition and Onboarding programs.
•    Lead the roll-out and execution of digital tools related to Connected Worker and Smart Brewery use cases.
•    Accurate & timely reporting of TPM, Training & POD KPI’s at plant level. Promote alignment between pillars:
•    Participate as a key member in the Site Leadership pillar and effectively support all pillars with TPM route and tools implementation.
•    Support the alignment and collaboration between pillars to attack losses related to priority KPI’s.
•    Be the guardian of give and gets between pillars including pillar handshakes.
•    Key liaison between AM and POD pillars to effectively deploy and attack man/method related losses through Competency Gap Reduction teams or specific training needs.
     Facilitate Improvement activities and TPM Fundamentals
•    Be an active facilitator in improvement activities and UPS methodology.
•    Ensure effective application of TPM tools and techniques through effective coaching and training programs.
•    Ensure teams champions focus on eliminating root causes on a failure mode level for effective. loss eradication (zero loss mindset).
•    Govern the team’s management process for all pillars. Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software.
•    Drive the execution of shopfloor excellence initiatives and govern the implementation of TPM Fundamentals.

    Planning, Governance & Strategic Support:

•    Guardian of the Driving System and overall project plan to achieve defined annual targets in cooperation with plant leadership team.
•    Collect and analyze data in order to present results to plant leadership team according to the agreed standards.
•    Lead, review and manage TPM reporting, audits (internal and external), tracking and compliance.
•    Coach and mentor TPM & Capability coordinators and facilitate PDP plans.
•    Govern data collection and inputs into BCS system together with BCS coordinator.
      Active participation and contribution to Opco, Regional and Global TPM and POD communities.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, experience/skills:

•    N.Diploma or B.Tech in Quality, Engineering or Supply Chain or Management fields.
•    Post graduate qualifications advantageous.
•    3-5 years’ experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Quality or Supply Chain management experience required.
•    2+ years strong practical experience with TPM implementation or other related World Class Manufacturing or Operational Excellence programs.
•    Experience in executing Learning & Development programs with a Supply Chain environment.
•    Excellent presentation skills.
•    Technical and analytical skills including advanced computer skills.
•    Basic engineering knowledge.
•    Ability to communicate effectively at different organization levels.
•    Good analytical and problem-solving skills (UPS methodology, 5Why, Fishbone).
•    Good verbal and written communication skills.

HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a
vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorized recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.
 

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.