Technical Training Technician at Boikago Group (Pty) Ltd

Introduction

• A well-known international automotive manufacturer in Tshwane, Gauteng is looking for a Technical Trainer to join their team who will educate individuals to understand technology and automation to achieve a particular technological field or trade. Develop technical training programs and facilitates training. Develop skills that will enhance new APPRENTICES & TRADE learners to qualify as Artisans. Technical trainers are extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and possess solid technical aptitude.

Purpose of the Role

• Plan, develop, coordinate, monitor, validate and report on new launch program staffing and training for vehicle operations

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the plant launch manager to develop a preliminary training and staffing plan to support Product Cost Studies prior to PA (Staff LPWR organization supports prior to the plant leader being placed).
• Develop a comprehensive training strategy, to ensure workforce is prepared for the upcoming launch.
• Include training for new product and technology related to processes, facility, tooling & equipment.
• Work in coordination with other personnel to implement.
• Ensure Product Specialist Group (PSG) and Tooling and Equipment Group (LSTS) Group Programs are in place to support the launch.
• Support launch management team and staff organizations in developing staffing plans and training budgets for plant launch team
• Communicate roles & responsibilities of the PSGs and LSTS' to OCM, union leadership and area management
• Interface with HR, Union(s), and operations management to implement selection criterion, process, and requirement dates
• Prepare PSGs & LSTS' for their new role in launch by following established PSG & LSTS training programs
• Implement, assess and report all launch training and follow VO & PTO related launch tasks and deliverables (LQOS Tasks 116 & 203 and Plan for Every Person (PFEP), respectively).
• Assist the plant launch manager and the area leaders to develop and implement a robust launch plan and support project management as required.
• Provide process leadership to the plant team through the use of established training
• standards and models.
• Conduct training needs analysis for the new launch programs for vehicle operations by involving all stakeholder affected by the program
• Determine staffing requirements for the new launch program
• Develop recruitment/staffing plan to support new model launch requirements
• Determine new facility and equipment requirements as per new model launch
• Determine new technology requirements for the new model launch
• Develop LPWR Master schedule for the new model launch
• Develop launch training plans for all groups affected by the new model launch
• Develop launch training tracking templates to be utilized to track all launch training activities
• Track, monitor and report on all launch training interventions to all stakeholders
• Plan and prepare static training and facilities to deliver static training for the new model launch
• Schedule FPS training requirements to support new model launch
• Schedule and communicate all training activities for the new model launch to all stakeholders
• Compile training records and reports for the new model launch and report the progress of training to all stakeholders
• Plan, track and monitor dynamic launch training
• Monitor and report on station readiness during the various launch build milestones
• Plan, track, monitor and report versatility training as per LQOS standard
• Attend and participate during the lead plant TT builds events
• Provide support for the follow-up plant training requirements and during TT build events
• Determine training requirements during the launch phases to improve quality of the new model launch
• Evaluate training impact on the business
• Continues update of war rooms with the required LPWR status reports
• Experience in production, engineering and/or maintenance in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management, union and hourly workforce
• Experience facilitating and coordinating development of comprehensive training plans for manufacturing and/or assembly plants
• Experience leading/directing/coaching manufacturing and maintenance training specialists within the organization
• Experience with project management
• Experience setting up a computerized training tracking system
• Experience in developing and managing a training budget
• Experience selecting/developing training programs and purchasing technical training equipment.
• Experience identifying and establishing required training facilities.
• Experience with integration of technical training within several areas of the organization.
• Experience conducting Best-in-Class Selection Programs for production and skilled employees.
• Ability to effectively utilize basic MS Office software.

Minimum experience & qualifications required

• B-tech or Degree in Engineering Field
• 2-3 years’ motor industry or Production experience as a trainer.
• Computer literacy
• Behavioural skills required
• Good Knowledge and understanding of QLS
• Good understanding of FPS and the application thereof
• Sound knowledge of quality procedures and the application thereof
• Well-developed verbal communication skills collaboration skills
• Ability to manage change and conflict
• Ability to Multi-Task