Production Scheduler-brits Manufacturing Plant

**Production Scheduler-Brits Manufacturing Plant**: **POSITION SNAPSHOT**: - JobReq ID: 51982- Type of work: On site- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: Brits, ZA**OUR COMPANY**: Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region - in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work. : **Job purpose** Ensure full and efficient utilization of plant and equipment in order to produce the required units at correct quality, cost, time and in a safe manner **Main responsibilities** - **Safety** Ensure that all safety measures are adhered to regarding: monthly safety meetings, demarcation, space provided for all material and new lay-outs done. SHE Management: ISO 14001:2004 Environmental and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. Ensure compliance and continued improvements to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Procedures to ensure compliance to Company's Safety, Health & Environmental Policy & Applicable Legal and other requirements. - **Quality** Quality of output regarding lay outs and FIFO systems and balance of materials controlled. - **Planning** Control material flow in departments responsible for schedules by proper inventory control at the correct time and in safe manner - **Waste reduction** Minimizing waste by properly balancing off, of stocks and reclaiming of material. Ensure that waste is minimized. - **Machinery utilization** Ensure that machines are utilized at 100%. Ensure that ticket is attained. - Agility - to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace - Courage - to share ideas, think out of the box - Ownership - to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role **Education**: Grade 12 A National Diploma in Industrial Engineering will be an advantage **Experience**: 1 or more years experience in a tyre manufacturing environment Computer Literate Disclaimer - Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success._ **MORE INFORMATION**: **We are looking forward to hearing from you** **DISCLAIMER**: Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will