Frames Production Artisan Teamleader at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

RESPONSIBILITIES

KPI

• Effectively manage day to day running of his/her teams
• Drive delivery, quality and cost standards to meet business objectives
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems
• Perform Autonomous maintenance tasks

Knowledge and skills

• Good understanding of the Ford Production Systems and the application thereof. 
• Sound knowledge of quality procedures and the application thereof (QLS/FIS)
•  Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties. 
• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team based problem solving 
• Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to succeed by utilizing appropriate interpersonal styles including leading by example and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction 
• Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues
• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team based problem solving 
• Adaptable to change and varying situations 
• Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions 
• Strong people and performance management skills 
• Computer literate with good numeric skills 
• Define and conduct machine process capability analyses
• Leadership capability to adopt and drive implementation of global best practices
• MFM updating on task completion 
• Start up and Close Out Verification of Equipment
• Daily Equipment start up checks and validation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum N3 + Trade Test (Mech / Elec / Mechatronics / Automation) 
• 3 Years Manufacturing Assembly Experience (Frame Chassis or relevant)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Maintenance and Automated Equipment Experience an advantage