Production Systems Trainer - East London - Abantu Staffing Solutions

Description

Overview:

We are seeking a Production Systems Trainer to support the Plant Manager in implementing, maintaining and achieving objectives within our automotive plant.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the Automotive industry
• Familiarity with production methods
• In-depth knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Strong analytical, coaching, and problem-solving skills
• Experience as an effective moderator and team builder
• Intercultural competencies

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the production schedule is fully understood and communicated within the plant
• Communicate production schedule expectations and targets to the plant and request feedback from the Regional Production Systems Coordinator
• Analyze logistics and production processes, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations
• Implement changes in cooperation with plant/department managers to improve training, processes, material flows, and labor utilization
• Ensure that harmonized Production Systems methods and tools are applied throughout the plant
• Train plant management, Production Systems trainers, and plant staff in Production Systems methods, including Shopfloor Management, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, waste elimination, and Standardized Work Procedures
• Support Lean Evaluation/Audit to monitor improvement progress within the plant
• Prepare internal Production Systems reports periodically and as requested
• Guarantee compliance with company policies and procedures