Lean Facilitator

2 weeks ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Profile Personnel Full time

Lean Facilitator required for a renowned FMCG company based in East London.

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

Qualifications and Experience:

  • BEng Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial (preferred)
  • Exposure to manufacturing and engineering
  • At least 3 years' experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred)
  • FMCG experience advantageous

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.

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.
  • Fulfil the function of Shopware super-user to ensure that the investment in the technology delivers optimal capability.
  • Engage with the regional operations manager to support the day-to-day 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.

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:

  • Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
  • Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
  • Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct.
  • Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
  • Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards.
  • Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
  • 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:

  • Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
  • Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Should you wish to apply, please email your CV through to Kerry O'Hagan at [emailprotected].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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