Process Coach Production at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY:

• Lead Trim, Chassis & Final Lines, be accountable for the production line, managing change, and coaching employees.

POSITION DETAILS: 

• Ensure production targets are met as outlined in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment (SQDCPME) Policy Deployment.
• Maintain discipline & standardized processes in work areas as outlined in the Operation Instruction Sheet ( OIS), Work Element Sheet (WES) & the Work Balance Board (WBB) procedures.
• Understand, Implement & Manage Ford’s Production System (FPS).
• Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments in the area of responsibility.
• Maintain the areas Quality Operating System (QPIP).
• Manage and maintain your area scorecard by meeting your Quality targets (FRC) and sustainability.
• Understand all EOL issues and plan accordingly on fixes and Permanent Corrective Action (PCA)
• Participate in PIC Room, Verability Reduction Team (VRT), Ford Customer Product Audit (FCPA) & Zone Control Center (ZCC) requirements.
• Understand, analyze & react to any TCF Concerns.
• Create a conducive environment for continuous improvement and motivate employees.
• Enforce Company Safety Regulations, Departmental Housekeeping, & Environmental Standards, maintaining a healthy & safe work environment (i.e., ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 & TS 16949 procedures).

Responsibilities

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA: 

• Maintain discipline & standardized process in work areas as outlined in Operation Instruction Sheet (OIS), Work Element Sheet (WES) & Work Balance Board (WBB) procedures.
• Results achieved around Quality and Volume in prior roles and indication in role around improving the indicators. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES (KSA):

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in the Automotive industry.
• Leadership in directing and Leading a Team.
• Painter Charts and Problem Solving.
• Green Belt Certification
• Basic SPC Knowledge.
• 8D Problem Solving.
• Reading FIS Reports.

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• National Diploma /Degree Mechanical/ Industrial/Electrical Engineering and Production/Operation Management Diploma or Relevant Qualification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years within the Automotive Industry in Leading a section of employees.
• Must have displayed proven capability of leading a team in a current or previous roles – provide Indicators and results achieved.