Continuous Improvement Manager

We are looking for a Continuous Improvement Manager to assess, monitor, and enhance business performance for the organisation. The Continuous Improvement Manager will analyse current practices and develop business process improvements as well as implement changes in workflows, structures, and teams to ensure continuous company performance

Duties:
Demonstrate a deep understanding, enthusiasm and passion for continuous improvement and implement this across the entire plant
Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditure and staffing
Apply sound Industrial Engineering techniques to improve operating performance and reduce wastage and delays
Ensure high production and produce cost reductions and higher levels of efficiency
Development of manufacturing methods to improve material handling in production
Plan, co-ordinate and maintain all manufacturing information and systems
Develop most efficient ways to use people, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or service
Study product requirements and design manufacturing and information systems to meet requirements
Assist in financial planning and cost analysis
Drive Quality Control Program to ensure all products, raw materials, processes and services meet exceptionally high-quality standards
Design and develop quality documentation, i.e., procedures, work instructions, inspection and sampling plans, as needed or requested
Maintain documentation and revision level of quality documentation for all products or services
Work with Product Development to create product specific quality processes for all new products
Maintain and communicate all quality data to department managers for problem identification, resolution, loss reporting
Coordinate returns to vendors and ensure corrective actions are in place to prevent future defects
Determine most viable plant factory locations and layouts for new investments or machines
Design layout of equipment and workspace
Study and rearrange organisational charts, material flow, and operations sequence
Incorporate safety, shop floor organisation and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead and facilitate continuous improvement efforts by managing and directing staff
Train and improve staff to ensure that the required KPIs are within the requirements of the company
Establish, enhance and maintain effective communication between yourself, the Departments Manager Foreman and 2ICs
General assistance to Plant Manager
Qualifications and Experience:
Matric (essential)
Completed Bachelors Degree or B-tech in Industrial Engineering (essential)
Lean six sigma qualification (beneficial)
Computer Literacy in MS Office (essential)
At least 2-4 years proven experience in steel fabrication industry and lean manufacturing with proven continuous improvement analytical experience from a similar role, in