Lean Facilitator

LEAN FACILITATOR

Operations

Job Purpose Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the role is focused on the implementation of Lean and World-class Manufacturing principles within the BevCo Manufacturing environment. The Lean Facilitator will therefore support the development and implementation of efficient and effective business operations.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Traineeship on operations management, with specific focus on manufacturing continuous improvement initiatives, reporting systems (Shopware & SAP) and lean principles.

Involvement in project-based assignments and exposure to all aspects of our business, in particular Operations (1 Green Belt project per year).

Develop and support the implementation of the World Class Manufacturing Programme within the operation.

Drive the OEE step change program utilising a Green Belt project

Support the learning and development function with training delivery in

Strategy and Planning:

Evaluate manufacturing and production performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics.

Measure effectiveness and efficiency of operational processes and finds ways to improve regional processes.

Operational Enhancements and Efficiencies:

Providing manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data for the region.

Factory performance measurement: standardize and measure factory performance KPI's according to PDCQSMI (productivity, Delivery, Cost, Quality, Safety, Morale and Innovation)

Provide methods and tools for improvement of practices; provide tools for measuring and optimizing factory performance.

Fulfil the function of Shopware super-user to ensure that the investment in the technology delivers optimal capability.

Engage with the regional operations managerto the support the day-today operations of the Regional operation, to realise goals and objectives.

With respect to operational matters, ensure communications, resolution of issues and project development where appropriate.

Best Practice: lead the implementation of world class best practices in the areas of Maintenance, Focused improvement, Quality, Safety and People Development.

General Business, Financial and People Management

Actively participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes

Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems

Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls

Ensure Adherence to all applicable Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Standards

Manage cost drivers and take the necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies

Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.

Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.

Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.

Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.

Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.

Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.

Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

BEng Degree in Mechanical / Industrial/Chemical Engineering strictly.

Exposure to manufacturing and engineering

At least 3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred) FMCG experience advantageous

Systems: SAP & Shopware knowledge mandatory

Key Qualities Communication

Complex written proposals or presentations aimed at setting or changing strategy for a business unit or an external client

Problem Solving

Proactive identification of interconnected functional problems, determine impact, patterns and trends, identif