Specialist Business Improvement - Richards Bay at South32

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

This is a high-energy position that requires a passion for Continuous Improvement and the ability to drive change. Utilises the appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management methodologies to define, drive and deliver the operational excellence strategy. Additionally, this position is responsible for mentoring Green Belts/Coaching of Business Leaders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Serious contenders will have a Degree in Industrial Engineering/ Engineering/ Science/ Technology;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial environment;
• Green Belt Certification is desirable;
• Black Belt Certification will be advantageous;
• A Project management qualification is advantageous;
• Microsoft Office Suit Skills is essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio);
• SAP experience will be advantageous.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist in the identification of opportunities to reduce cost, increase production, improve safety and culture and maintain the improvement project pipeline;
• Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies in the day-to-day operations;
• Provide technical expertise in Business Improvement and Change Management principles and tools to enable identification and delivery of improvement opportunities aligned to key business goals;
• Develop, deploy and maintain an integrated Continuous Improvement program across the operation to include idea capturing, prioritizing and execution;
• Manage a portfolio of improvement projects, including tracking of benefits, auditing of implemented projects to ensure that process improvements as sustained, and benefits are realized;
• Ensure all continuous improvements projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner;
• Provides expert coaching and mentoring in Lean Six Sigma tool and techniques to Green Belts and Department Team Leaders.