Snr Productivity Practitioner

3 days ago


Durban, South Africa Productivity SA Full time

**About the Position**

The purpose of this position is to promote and implement the implementation of turnaround strategies, productivity-related interventions and provide a productivity improvement focussed consulting and training service to existing and new clients that results in improved operational performance and competitiveness of participating enterprises.
- Contract Senior position (12 months)
- Programme: BT&R
- Kwa Zulu Natal, Durban
- Up to R62 021.25 pm cost to company

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Min: Tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or Business Management. Field of study must include statistical analysis, financial analysis/ management and business performance analysis
- Ideal: Postgraduate qualification in Industrial Engineering and Business Management.
- Min: At least 5 years operational business-related experience in preferably a manufacturing environment.
- Ideal: 5 years+ in general industry at a consulting level (Exposure to managerial and project management will be beneficial).
- Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification will be an advantage

**Responsibilities**:

- Investigate and analyse client operations in order to identify needs
- Liaise and communicate with client employees
- Make decisions relating to the selection of appropriate techniques and interventions to be implemented in order to address operational efficiency challenges
- Develop recommendations and proposals to achieve operational performance improvement
- Develop and implement project plans for the improvement of operational level business performance at client companies
- Manage the implementation of performance improvement projects
- Provide a technical consulting service to clients during the implementation of projects
- Provide technical / functional assistance (mentorship) to clients involved in the implementation of performance enhancement initiatives
- Conduct training at client companies where such training is aimed at developing the capacity of shop floor
- and management level staff to successfully implement revised work methods
- Advise on and manage change processes underpinning operational performance improvement initiatives
- Train business owners/managers and supervisory staff in business skills and productivity improvement programmes
- Develop and implement systems and related documentation to ensure the effective implementation and sustainability of revised and improved work practices
- Maintain contact with and manage the relations with existing clients
- Assist in implementation of projects according to timeframes and budget
- Design and develop models and frameworks to measure and evaluate the impact of performance improvement initiatives over time. (Conduct impact studies)
- Develop training material according to client needs
- Train trainers and provide support to participants where applicable
- Coordinate and successfully implement Business Turnaround Projects
- Prepare and conduct presentations, where necessary, to specific and general audiences
- Manage conflict among interest groups
- Identify client needs
- Promote Productivity SA supported programmes
- Conduct industry studies
- Serve as a project resource to consistently achieve a project ROI
- Assist with the formulation and execution of strategic projects by providing the necessary operational expertise and best practice
- Processes: Capture, critique, analysis, re-design and implementation of processes
- Problem solving: Identifying the key levers to performance improvement, overcoming project challenges, identification and execution of solutions to operational challenges
- Analysis: The capture, analysis presentation of data and information regarding operational performance
- Contribute to the achievement of the business plan objectives of the region
- Stay in touch with the latest thinking on productivity and related issues
- Stay abreast of latest advancements in field of work

**Additional Requirements & Information**:

- Extensive travel
- Work overtime as per business demands
- Kindly submit a recently **comprehensive updated CV**:

- Copy of ID and Driver's License

**TECHNICAL / FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES**:

- Computer literate in MS Office, statistical package and process mapping software
- Ability to diagnosetechnical and business needs of customers
- Ability to conduct training
- Ability to provide a consulting service to clients
- Ability to understand and interpret financial data
- Ability to draft proposals
- Ability to use productivity measurement systems
- Ability to manage client relationship and provide a consulting service to clients
- Financial Management skills
- In-depth knowledge of business process improvement methodologies, tools and techniques
- Sound knowledge and understanding of financial concepts and business understanding
- Income and Revenue focus, Billing focus required
- Ownership, management and delivery of solutions to clients
- Ability to develop specific co



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