One PSS - Production System One PSS Coordinator

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Role purpose

// This position will provide overall coordination of Product Supply System (onePSS) implementation and
sustainability at site level, driving success through continuous improvements using lean practices as
cultural change is taking place.
// The role will coordinate implementation and sustainability by working closely with the Site Leadership Team, Implementation Task Force Team, Process Leads - Team Leads, Seed Techs, Seasonal Temps; Regional Implementation Lead, Global Implementation Lead, Continuous Improvement networks and Change Management / HR team ensuring systems are used to drive opportunities and one common standard through employee empowerment and a focus on
customer needs.


Key responsibilities and tasks


// Understanding of onePSS implementation methodology, lean content and change management approach to successfully sustain implementation at site (Thobontle and Thobontle lab)
// Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in lean practices and facilitate the continuous improvement journey at the site (Thobontle and Thobontle lab)
// Review continuous improvement opportunities with Implementation Task Force (ITF) and Site Steering
// Committee (SSC) to be implemented to focus on full benefit of employees and business
// Lead best practices team and continuous improvements / best practices internally and externally (network)
// Ensure change management requirements are being addressed and coordinate change efforts to implement and sustain improvement
// Develop and review site key performance indicators that provide a clear tracking system on manufacturing performance and drive action
// Provide oversight of processes related to product quality in cooperation with seed production management and other stakeholders including but not limited to the Bayer Global Quality &
// Compliance Assurance and Control teams
// Lead Quality and Safety initiatives broadly and build a culture to maintain a healthy and safety Quality Management System (QMS)
// Develop improvement work studies and identify quality and performance opportunities, cost reduction and analyse the main variables of the process, proposing actions to the production team in the case of deviation / changes that may cause problems of loss of production / quality / safety / environment.
// Promote discussion among plant representatives on good practices, performance results and new technologies for the production processes. Promote operational training when necessary.
// Responsible to represent the Optimization team in global studies and lead projects aiming exchanging good practices between countries


Experience, Skills and Qualifications


// Degree or Nasional Diploma in Industrial engineering.
// At least 4 years of experience in manufacturing and or seed agricultural industry
// Experience in leading and developing teams
// Skilled at leading, managing conflict and negotiating with cross-functional teams
// Demonstration of courage, candor and initiative skills
// Coaching / mentoring group facilitation skills
// Strong communication skills (written and oral open, honest and persistent)
// Deliver results in a changing environment
// Problem solving skills

Job Grade: VS 1.1
Job Location: Lichtenburg
Job Type: Permanent

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