Process Improvement Technician

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The main purpose of this position is to analyse process, systems and implement effective changes to boost production and reduce waste and cost at GDZAEP. And to also support Production on a daily basis to ensure optimal production output. _________________________________________________________________________________

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES):

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to:

• Analyse departmental needs, identify vulnerabilities, and boost productivity, efficiency, and accuracy to inform business decisions
• Support business objectives by creating and maintaining a LEAN environment by; increase productivity, reduce waste & excess usage and enhance safety.
• Drafting process ideas to improve production rates and reduce costs.
• Design, test and implementation of processes (new and current).
• Monitor and report the effectiveness of the improvements.
• Performing risk assessments.
• Ensuring processes comply with safety, quality standards and set standards (PCI/CQM/ISO etc.)
• Developing standardized operating procedures and best practices.
• Provide necessary process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Upskill the Production department on new process and SOP
• Provide technical production support to sales and project team for customer concerns.
• Provide fact-driven root cause analysis.
• Conduct PFMEA
• Implement Poke yoke systems within the business
• Assist the Quality Manager and Head of Operations in implementing required training for Operators.
• Participate in Tool Design Reviews and recommend improvements to optimize setup, and overall production.
• Analyse and improve existing processes using production data, design of experiments, Six Sigma and other methods to improve manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality improvement to increase efficiencies
• Troubleshoot production processes and material issues. Work with internal and external resources to resolve production issues and implement long-term solutions
• Research, develop and implement production process controls, modifications and improvements.
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to.
• Able to train technical personnel.
• To also ensure that their job goals are completed by striving for Quality, Trust and Security at all times.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Engineering or similar qualification.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years or more professional market related experience in similar role.
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing.
• Ability to Understanding of data
• Capable to build systems with MS Office and related.

This position is 100% office based.