Production Systems Engineer

Production Systems Engineer - Industrial Engineering & Production Systems Department

Kariega - Port Elizabeth

Job Description:
- Coordinating the implementation of all company production system methods in the Plant.
- Moderating of 3P new model introduction, efficiency improvements, value-stream, and problem-solving
workshops.
- Supporting digitalisation activities in the plant in key areas such as safety, quality, volume, people, efficiency,
and cost.
- Introducing, chairing, and maintaining forums to ensure the sustainable control of production standards within
the Plant.
- Representing the company at various forums within the brand and contributing to the strategic planning and
decision-making processes globally.
- Supporting Production Management with coaching when implementing the company's production systems
methods.
- Developing and introducing a production management and staff development plan, and ensuring all company
production system methods are included.
- Introduce new and improved productivity and quality methods into production and non-production areas.
- Be an ambassador of standardized work and consistently promote a deeper understanding of the 40 MBS’s
plant-wide.

Requirements:
- National Diploma in Industrial Engineering / Diploma Production Management / Diploma Operations
Management, or a similar technical field.
- Must have at least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a production environment.
- Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience as a lead moderator.
- Must have 2 to 3 years’ experience in leading a cross-divisional team in a workshop environment.
- A sound knowledge and deep understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and Shop -
Floor Management cascade methodology.
- Knowledge and understanding of Industrial Engineering techniques, i.e., work measurement and method
studies.
- Strong planning, organizing, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Basic engineering design knowledge.
- Intermediate level computer literacy required: Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBi.
- Experience in Project and administration management.
- Knowledge of production, logistics, and quality processes within an automotive/manufacturing environment.