Kaizen Technician

**Global Shipping and Logistics Solutions company has a 6-month fixed term contract position available for a Kaizen Technician. The purpose of the position is to improve operational processes and member ergonomics. To be responsible for the development and maintenance of tools and equipment as well as ensuring that all repairs, fitments, customisation, spray painting and quality inspections are conducted according to company and quality standards and procedures. Based on East Rand, Gauteng.**

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12
- Standox, PPG or Spies Hecker spray painting qualification advantageous
- Able to work in a team
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work under pressure as well as work flexible hours, may be required to work weekends and overtime
- A valid Code B (08) driver’s license with no endorsements
- PDR certification
- At least one-year relevant experience in vehicle logistics environment
- Must have basic computer knowledge (Full MS Suite,)
- Familiar with Kaizen Methodology
- Welding and metal work experience

**Duties**:

- Design, document and develop jigs, tools, and equipment to improve operational processes;
- Study member flow toward improving ergonomics;
- Responsible to monitor the tool and equipment register ensuring all tools and equipment maintenance schedules are adhered to;
- Conduct bi-weekly stock take of tools and equipment;
- Ensure all torque tools are correctly calibrated and certified; and
- Responsible for conducting training for fitters
- Responsible for maintenance in the PIO department
- Conduct paint-less dent removal repairs in line with customer requirements using correct PDR tools;
- Conduct SMART and SPOT repairs;
- Conduct mechanical inspections on vehicles if required; and
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures for SMART repairs.
- Conduct paint-less dent removal repairs in line with customer requirements using correct PDR tools;
- Conduct SMART and SPOT repairs;
- Conduct mechanical inspections on vehicles if required; and
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures for SMART repairs.
- Ensure vehicles are spray painted according to company and quality standards and requirements; and
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures for spray painting procedures in line with vehicle quality standards.
- Conduct quality inspections with the assistance of the checker or assessor; and
- Ensure all repairs are completed in line with the highest quality standards prior to releasing vehicles.
- Ensure department adheres to ISO 9001 Quality Processes and standards
- Ensure department adheres to ISO 14001 Environmental Processes and standards
- Ensure department adheres to ISO 45001 Health and Safety standards

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