Operational Excellence Specialist (Gauteng) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• This position exists to support the Business Improvement Initiatives through driving operational efficiencies by executing tactical and strategic projects. It will ensure that Mission Directed Work Teams and other systems are implemented to enable productivity, high quality of work, safe behavior and problem solving at the lowest level.
• The role will assist in cascading the organizational strategy and goals to the lowest level while gathering operational requirements for digital transformation working hand in glove with the Data Analytics & Technology team. 

 Strategic Management

• Understands the complete Fraser Alexander’s strategic goals to be achieved by 2024.
• Assist the OE Principal to evaluate and report on the performance against established objectives, budgets, and strategic plans.
• Generating facts and do gap analysis for each division to derive the Special strategic projects.
• Collaborating with Ops Managers and their direct reports (down to operator level) to identify opportunities for improvement and growth.

 Operational Performance

• Analyse operational activities, continuously scouting for improvement opportunities.
• Implement a Continuous Improvement (BI) platform, including MWDT, for all employees.
• Setting up of Governance structures for Business Improvement, inclusive of the Standard Operating Model principles.
• Completing Initial Value propositions (IVPs) for shared ideas/opportunities/projects.
• Setting up of Project teams together with the relevant GM’s.
• Implementing plans and calculate the monthly tracking of Value- at –Stake (VAS).
• Reporting and tracking at project meetings will be on a daily/weekly basis, as required.

 Digitisation

• Requirements elicitation for manual workstreams to be digitized and automated
• User journey maps using Business Process Mapping tools for digital solutions
• Training and Change Management during digitized work implementation
• Develop and facilitate UAT for digital solutions at operations

 Innovation Management

• Develop and maintain systems to track innovations across the business and across all layers 
• Maintain constant surveillance of trends in the target markets; technological innovations; changes in customer requirements, which could impact on the company and its services and provide for quick responses to changes
• Contribute to the implementation of innovative strategies for the company so as to influence the overall growth, profitability and development of the business.

 Internal Customer Relations

• To share key insights, trends, best practices and benchmarking in Business Improvement with peers in other parts of the business.
• Facilitate with GMs and HODs to ensure that there is common alignment of the Standard Operating Model, Business Improvement projects, or SPO’s and any other improvement projects undertaken.
• To continuously facilitate the processes between key enablers, e.g. Supply Chain, Engineering, Human Resources and Finance, ensuring that they are aligned to the requirements of the Business in terms of Standard Operating Model, the Business Execution Plans and any other initiatives or improvements

 MDWT implementation at operations

• Conduct bottom-up operational excellence implementation
• Ensuring that daily work is aligned with company strategy
• Improving shift efficiency together with HR performance
• Train shift workers on problem solving skills & strategies

 Reporting

• Setting up KPI tracking dashboards for MDWT
• Tracking of Innovation progress and benefits
• Develop production tracking reports as well as tracking effective execution matrices.
• Assist GMs and Ops Managers with SLAs and to manage service levels with the company’s clients

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor or BSc in Engineering – Metallurgy, Industrial, Civil or Chemical Engineering
• Postgraduate qualification in Business studies, finance or supply chain (desirable)
• Advanced Excel, Power BI & DAX
• Lean Six Sigma certification

 Experience

• 5- 6 years’ experience in mining, metals, manufacturing and technology industries
• 3 -4 years’ Experience in Business Improvement, Process Engineering or Production environment. Experience in Tailings and Mineral Processing environment an advantage.
• Experience in developing and implementing integrated operational planning
• Developing Training material (SOP) and training shift personnel (incl. RCA)
• Experience in Value chain Management (incl. SLA)
• Knowledge or experience of MDWT implementation
• Proven track record of implementing business improvement initiatives
• Experience in managing cost reduction projects

 Other specific knowledge & skills required (only if applicable)

• Good communication, negotiation, conflict handling and interpersonal skills
• Good quality control skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Advantageous skills in SQL, VBA Python, DAX and Power BI
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Project Management skills
• Excellent networking skills
• Knowledge of the Mining Industry and relevant legislation including the Mine Health and Safety Act
• Abreast of best practices and new technologies
• Knowledge of Business Process Re-engineering and change management methodologies
• Good knowledge of Business Improvement process, methodologies, and the Operating Model Principles