Assembly Process Optimization Lead

5 days ago


Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Ramsay Engineering Full time
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assembly Process Optimization Lead to join our production team. This individual will be responsible for driving improvement targets through the ME and TQM processes, reducing downtime and cost of poor quality, and ensuring all agreed improvements are timeously planned and implemented.

Main Responsibilities
  • Conduct Problem Solving activities with the Cross Functional Team to reduce downtime and improve effectiveness on the press lines.
  • Monitor and reduce scrap through the TQM process.
  • Ensure all agreed improvements are timeously planned and implemented.
  • Drive improvement targets through the ME and TQM processes to reduce downtime and cost of poor quality.
  • Ensure Improvement Targets meet expectations.
  • Kaizen Initiatives: Drive A3 problem solving activities to eliminate waste, improve Quality and production output within areas of control.

Key Performance Indicators
  • 5's principles practiced at all times.
  • 5S initiatives implemented on new lines to sustain 5S in all areas of control.
  • Compliance with all applicable compliance obligations.
  • Evaluation of processes and equipment for environmental and safety regulations.
  • Provide a workplace without risk of injury and ill-health.
  • Drive initiatives to improve the environment and prevent pollution.
  • Correct PPE & PPC usage advised for facility requirements.

Requirements
  • Knowledge of MS Office.
  • Problem solving Methodology.
  • Knowledge of the Ramsay Manufacturing Excellence system.
  • General understanding of press and injection moulding tool design and manufacture.
  • General understanding of metal presses and injection moulding machines operation.
  • General understanding of process parameters in metal pressing and injection moulding.
  • Familiarity with environmental and safety, health, and environment regulations.
  • General understanding of assembling parts using various methods and jigs e.g. riveting, bolting, spot welding, torque gun use.


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