JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensure regular contact with the customer to maintain positive working relationships and open communication
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• Manage and implement the development of manufacturing and supply chain systems that drive improvement in operation rate
• Ensure IFOTD by effectively working with the team and ensure material availability, process capability and efficient labor utilization.
• Ensure standardized visual management systems are implemented and update via employee engagement.
• Ensure all reporting and auditing requirements are meet by contributing to the certification and training of TS16949.
• Review, analysis and understand daily production issues, e.g. downtime, parts, etc. and ensure preventative measure are initiated and appropriate actions implemented
• Manage stock holdings to ensure reduction in WIP and for product group.
• Ensure materials requirements reflect the daily bill plan
• Ensure data integrity through adequate stock control systems
• Participate in new launch team to ensure effective project management of materials and logistics requirements
• Drive a cost effective Logistics, assembly and manufacturing process.
• Develop and manage an effective product group budget.

• Develop and drive the product group cost reduction improvement plan to achieve cost saving targets.
• Develop strategy and methods of inventory control
• Proactively report on customer and supplier trends (monthly)
• Work with suppliers to develop plans to ensure they achieve in full and on time delivery
• Manage the formal Risk Assessment process and participate in the investigation of incident/hazard identification process.
• Be an advocate for environmental initiatives, including effective recycling, reduction/elimination of waste to landfill/environmental contaminants. Ensure adequate induction and training of all employees and compliance to OHS&E systems.

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