Production Scheduler-Brits Manufacturing Plant at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Job purpose

Ensure full and efficient utilization of plant and equipment in order to produce the required units at correct quality, cost, time and in a safe manner

Main responsibilities

Safety

• Ensure that all safety measures are adhered to regarding: monthly safety meetings, demarcation, space provided for all material and new lay-outs done.
• SHE Management: ISO 14001:2004 Environmental and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems. Ensure compliance and continued improvements to the ISO 14001:2004 Environmental and OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Procedures to ensure compliance to Company's Safety, Health & Environmental Policy & Applicable Legal and other requirements.

Quality

• Quality of output regarding lay outs and FIFO systems and balance of materials controlled.

Planning

• Control material flow in departments responsible for schedules by proper inventory control at the correct time and in safe manner

Waste reduction

• Minimizing waste by properly balancing off, of stocks and reclaiming of material.
• Ensure that waste is minimized.
• Machinery utilization
• Ensure that machines are utilized at 100%.
• Ensure that ticket is attained.

Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:

• Agility – to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace
• Courage – to share ideas, think out of the box
• Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role

Education:

• Grade 12
• A National Diploma in Industrial Engineering will be an advantage

Experience:

• 1 or more years experience in a tyre manufacturing environment
• Computer Literate