BME Process Lead - Brits at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job Purpose 

• Responsible for training cells in accordance with the methodology and using B-ME tools. B-ME trainer responsible for the Process Lead training: 
• Responsible for training on the implementation of the Centerline (CL), Rapid Change Over (RCO) and Change Management (CM) processes to reduce unplanned stops, increase time between stops (MTBF) and shorten changeover times. 
• Trains in tools for collecting and analyzing data on machine stops, trains in conducting analyzes to find the causes of problems (Initial Problem Solving and Unified Problem Solving). 
• Support the Process Lead in the process of training operators on new work standards. 
• Supports the Process Lead in developing the skills of the team of operators in the use of various process control tools. Responsibilities: Centerline Process Management (CL) Trains and supports the Process Lead in the following areas: 
• Defining targets for key machine parameters in a cell 
• Ensuring that operators adhere to the CL process 
• Training operators in the CL process and how to proceed and document parameter changes beyond the set target (including 3M) 
• Create, verify and update new parameters to minimize losses 
• Performing a DMS (Health Check) implementation check in terms of CL, identifies opportunities to improve the process and implements corrective actions Resize and changeover process management (RCO) 
• Implementation of standards for changeovers/resizes 
• Conducting RCO workshops to identify opportunities to reduce changeover times Performing DMS (Health Check) implementation checks in the scope of RCO, identifies opportunities to improve the process and implements corrective actions. Change Management 
• Supports the Cell Lead in providing a standard approach to introducing changes related to processes, reapplication, Kaizen at the Cell, Department and Factory level.