Job Description

Posted 2 months ago

Company Overview

• Largest harness production company in Southern Africa
• Over 2,000 employees globally
• Presence in over 30 locations worldwide
• Leading supplier of electrical wire harness systems to premium car manufacturers

Education & Experience Requirements

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in manufacturing or production environment in a middle management role
• Must be registered with ERB (Engineering Registration Board)

Key Responsibility Areas

• Manage all key performance responsibilities according to procedures, requirements, and target settings per operational decisions and QM-System
• Lead change management including feasibility assessment and implementation for product, process, and procedures
• Coordinate prototyping and sampling projects, draft project timelines
• Continuously evaluate product, process, and procedures for economy, efficiency, and performance; ensure compliance with specifications
• Develop strategies and action plans for continuous improvement in collaboration with all departments
• Analyze capacity and resources (industrialization), budget, and plan for production equipment installation and monitor budget utilization
• Provide plant support and customer management
• Perform further responsibilities as assigned by management (e.g., OHS functions)

Competencies

• Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Proactiveness
• Quality conscious