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Manufacturing Improvement Director

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Saint-Gobain Group Full time
Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Validating our WCM structure and resources to ensure alignment with our business objectives.
  • Assessing plant employees' WCM capabilities and developing tailored training programs to address identified gaps.
  • Implementing World Class Manufacturing methodologies to achieve targeted cost reductions and enhance customer service.
  • Maintaining accurate records of our continuous improvement initiatives, including benchmarking analysis and trend identification.

About You:

  • University degree (BSC; B.Eng.) in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering.
  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in a production or process discipline within a continuous process manufacturing environment.
  • Proven track record of working with continuous improvement programs like World Class Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Process Control.
  • Strong coaching and development skills, with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.