Bridgestone South Africa. Bridgestone SA is a unit of the world's No.1 tyre manufacturer. Today, Bridgestone develops, manufactures, and markets tyres for passenger, light truck, truck, bus, earthmoving, agricultural, motorcycle and aircraft applications.
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Job Purpose
- We are looking for a Production supervisor reporting directly to the Production line Manager. This is a Local role, based in Brits Operations.
- You will couple of high-level sentences to describe the role, including working relations).
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment: Conduct daily safety talk as per prescribed topic during shift start up meeting. Conduct safety walk through activity to identify potential hazards and/or unsafe conditions.
- Volume: Plan people line up and allocation as per the operational need and schedule. Identify potential losses: action and/or re organise. Follow EO performance two hourly – action poor performance.
- Quality: Check and confirm that all production or scheduled changes are done according to standard and in line with the plan. Ensure that quality gates are functioning and are being followed daily. Ensure that you conduct check and confirm activity after every change in the process.
- People management: Ensure that all training activity is recorded in the training register as per the process. Action absenteeism on a shift/daily basis. Initiate disciplinary action if and when required.
- Administration: Ensure overtime approval system and processes are followed. Check and confirm that the requisition and approval process is followed for all supplies and expenses. Ensure the system and process is followed in respect of the issuing and use of PPE.
- Leadership: Conduct shift DDS and line DDS meetings in line with the IWS methodology. Ensure that the EO’s execute their tasks and responsibilities in line with the IWS methodology through effective follow up and COTF (Coaching on the floor). Identify top losses for the shift and allocate resources to address the top losses
Requirements:
- Personality: This is a role for somebody dynamic, energetic, self-driven, results –oriented and above all who has a positive “can do” outlook with a clear focus on deliverables. Highly organized, naturally forward planning, logical, structured thinker who critically assesses his/her own performance.
- Personal Situation: able to commute reliably to office. Able to work extended hours on occasions when required. Must be able to work shifts, attend meetings.
- Specific Job Skills: Able to communicate and motivate coherently. Understands the principles of Manufacturing, has a strong management skill, strong leadership planning and organizational skills essential.
- Leadership, Production Experience: Good written and oral communication skills, problem solving skills, time management skills, computer literacy, ability to work as part of a team and ability to work and make decisions under pressure.
Education:
- Grade 12
- National Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management (added advantage)
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience of tyre manufacturing industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years managerial experience in production environment
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Job Purpose
- Testing of raw materials of different suppliers, ensuring that materials supplied are conforming to Bridgestone specification
Main responsibilities
- Ensure that materials supplied and tested are conforming to Bridgestone Specifications.
- Receiving and recording of sampled material
- Testing material according to Bridgestone Specs
- Record keeping of results after testing
- Release conforming material to production
- Ensure that quality is maintained by testing In-house material
- Testing of SMM on calendared steel/fabric material
- Testing of the tackiness of Rubber material
- Reporting of all non-conforming material incidents and take part in problem solving.
- Identifying and blocking of out of spec material.
- Handling material according to FIFO.
- Maintain good housekeeping in the lab
- Always maintaining 5S Standards
- • Ensure good laboratory practices
- Ensure on time release of material to production
- Material to be tested within 5 working days after receiving
Requirements:
- Customer satisfaction: meeting OEM QS requirements, all appropriate management & ISO 9001 & TS/16949 certification.
- All employees conducting work that effect quality have the necessary QS competencies and therefore perform work effectively, Management & administration of QMS functions.
- Assist in execution of some of the QMS activities, all risks are identified and countermeasures are effectively implemented, the plant adheres to all QMS & departmental Safety requirements.
- All activities are completed within the planned deadlines.
Education:
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry (Must)
- Bsc Chemistry would be advantageous
Experience:
- Lab testing and analysis skills
- Knowledge of technical properties of raw materials being analysed in Bridgestone.
- Ability to use traditional and digital instruments and equipment.
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Job Purpose
We are looking for a Tyre Builder in 1st Stage Plant 1 reporting directly to the Production Foreman. This is a Local role, based in Brits.
You will adhere to safety regulation and specification standards required to assemble a tyre within the targeted cycle time.
Responsibilities:
- Risk assessment of the equipment
- Complete safety checklist
- Wear provided PPE
- Maintain 3S in your work area
- Check all controls at the building machine are in good working order
- Check and record machine and material parameters on sheet provided
- Inspect and record green tyre for defects and repair
- Check all centerlines and CIL points on the machine
- Record all production details on shopware system.
- Weigh waste, TMA and green tyres on the provided sheet
- Work in a team order
- Produce the required target
Requirements:
- Minimal must have Grade 12 certificate, N3+, other certification,…
- Languages skills: English
- Technical Knowledge: be able to interpret specifications and troubleshooting knowledge.
- Soft Skills: Basic computer skills;problem solving skills
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Job Purpose
Oversee the Final Inspection production processes by deploying methods and procedures to produce quality products in a cost effective manner. Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the unit facility supports the company’s strategic initiatives. Assists Manufacturing Manager in the development and attainment of the business plan through setting business unit goals and strategies in line with corporate strategies.
Ensure that a strong focus on, employees safety, product and process quality, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement, is a critical part of the work at every level of the manufacturing organization.
Initiate, enable, lead and support projects that will improve productivity, quality, safety, environment and delivery, and will reduce cost, lead time, waste and accidents.
Build a high performance business unit, trough proactive talent management, including employee involvement, strong succession planning and management, individual development, and alignment with global strategies in these areas.
To ensure that we produce a quality product that exceeds customer’s expectations and aim to ensure that the product or service an organisation provides is fit for purpose, is consistent and meets both external and internal requirements. This includes but is not restricted to:
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of applicable legal and corporate policies and procedures.
- Coach, train, motivate and guide all plant operators, employees and associates on quality standards and procedures
- Develop and implement strategies to facilitate, develop and grow a culture of continuous improvement and quality consciousness throughout the organization
Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe and healthy working and operating environment in full compliance with all legal and corporate regulations and policies for all people on the site.
- Understand customer needs and requirements to develop effective quality management processes.
- Develop, implement and maintain an effective Quality Management System that complies and exceeds legal, corporate, customer (OEM and replacement) and industry norms and expectations.
- Oversee all product development procedures to identify deviations from quality standards.
- Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Ensure inspection and testing of incoming and sub-contracted materials, test and evaluation of final product to ensure it exceeds customer requirements.
- Solicit feedback from customers to assess whether their requirements are met.
- Keep accurate documentation and perform statistical analysis and submit detailed reports to appropriate stakeholders with recommendations on improvements.
- Prepare and obtain approval for operating budgets and drive delivery against approved budgets.
- Identify, coach and develop talent to build quality management competency and capability.
- Drive employee engagement and compliance with all legal and corporate policies and regulations relating to labor, safety, health, quality and the environment.
Required capabilities:
- Customers satisfaction- Supply them with a product that exceeds their expectations by controlling the process with minimum scrap and waste
- Controlling all processes according to procedure – QMP
- To control and follow-up on the quality of incoming materials
- Supplying products to OEM’s that exceeds their expectations
- Experience and reasonable technical mastery in operations
- Planning, Leading and Organising skills
- Communication skills and willingness to interact with shop floor staff
- A desire to be in a lead role
- Must demonstrate knowledge/experience working with Excel
- Sound Interpersonal Skills and ability to work under pressure
- Presentation Skills
- Analytical Skills
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or equivalent
- Training in applications of TQM/Continuous Improvement/FMEA’s in manufacturing processes
- 5-10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, Tyre or rubber experience preferred
- Enhanced management skills (project management, staff management) recommended.
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a complex and multi cluster production process
- Min of 3 years in a managerial experience. Must currently be responsible for a manufacturing unit
- Exposure to a variety of production, complex manufacturing processes and technical responsibilities would be an advantage
- Previous experience as a Production/Maintenance/Quality/Technical Manager with proven success is required
- Experience in unionised environment
- Strong knowledge of industry and management methodologies which focus on continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. Proven track record of success in continuous processes and change management, lean, TPM and/or progressive continuous improvement system knowledge
- Proven competencies in driving operational excellence across the manufacturing environment, with measurable results
- A good understanding of the annual operating planning process, and 5 year future plan process environment
- Plus a minimum of 3 years management experience
Leadership Competencies:
- Communication skills
- Ability to persuade
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Organisational and planning skills
- Numerical and statistical analysis
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Quality and industry knowledge
- Documentation skills.
- Accountability and responsibility
- Drives accountability and high performance
- Fosters teamwork and collaboration
- Promotes Servant Leadership
- Hazard Awareness
- Emergency Response
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Job Purpose
- We are looking for a General Worker reporting directly to the Branch Manager. This is a local role, based in Rustenburg.
- You will ensure that all the tyres are maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Tyre Maintenance
- All vehicles to leave the yard with tyres as per SLA;
- All vehicles are surveyed at least once a month;
- Conduct pressure maintenance and correctly capture pressure readings on Survey Sheet;
- Capture tread depth readings over three sections of the tread area and capture on Survey Sheet;
- Fit all wheel positions with valve caps and on all dual positions a valve extension;
- All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip;
- All wheel changes must be done subject to SLA;
- Remove smooth tyres and match tread, size and status mismatches;
- Remove tyres with a pressure reading under a 15% of the recommended pressure and check for irregularities;
- Brand tyres as per Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement;
- Torque all wheel positions at least once a month;
- Report all wheel defects with a Tyre Action Report;
- Inspect and clean rims before fitting tyres.
Stock
- Stock is taken on a daily basis in a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book;
- Stock must be taken by size and brand number;
- Report daily stock to Customer. (Sign off Stock Sheet);
- All tyres in stock must have a brand number for identification.
Health & Safety
- Correctly lift motor vehicle;
- Utilize correct tools for the job;
- Correctly fit tyres to rim;
- Fit wheels on to motor vehicles correctly;
- Always dressed in Bridgestone Commercial PPE;
- Handle tools with care and keep them clean at all times;
- Ensure work area and yard is always clean;
- Machines & tools are always stored correct and safely;
- Dressing rooms are always presentable and neat;
- Ensure that no company property gets damaged;
- Tyres are neatly packed and clearly marked for easy identification;
- Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean working condition.
Administration
- Capture tyre survey info in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book;
- Capture all tyre movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book;
- All tyres sent to the factory must be captured in a Factory Control Book;
- Keep a Branding Register of all tyres branded;
- All paperwork must be stored in a save dry place.
Customer Liaison
- Identify all Maintenance Related Problems and report to the customer;
- Maintain a good working relationship with the customer;
- Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty;
- Ensure customer satisfaction at all times.
General Responsibilities
- Torque wrench spring relax after use;
- Lubricate impact on daily basis;
- Drain water traps and compressor daily;
- Clean and store equipment daily;
- Compliance to health and safety procedures on site.
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- Proficiency in English
- 2 years tyre experience
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Job Purpose
We are looking for a Sales Representative reporting directly to the Hiring Manager based in Durban.
The successful incumbent will be working as a branch Sales Representatives to ensure the success of the Customer Value Proposition by having a deep understanding of customer needs, ensuring that the customers have a single source of contact and providing quick responses within stipulated turnaround times. Achieve, top line and profitability targets for the region and to grow Bridgestone’s regional market share year on year.
Responsibilities:
Sales:
- Achieve 100% of sales budget units and profitability
- Monitor sales by channel and by outlet
- Continuously increase sales per family customer and per category
- Achieve sales mix, as per company sales policy
Customer Relations:
- Foster trust relationships with customers through actions and proactive support
- Conduct marketing and promotional activities to enhance BSAF sales through channel
Qualify new business
- Investigate product problems and deal with related queries
- Build and maintain trusted customer relationships and provide product training
Reporting and Business Acumen:
- Collect market data and use intelligently to analyse customer behaviour
- Report on monthly dealer activity, pricing movement, market changes and competitor strategies
- Compile monthly/quarterly reports on channel performance
- Plan and compile itinerary and customer call reports
- Advise on product range, stock rotation.
Technical Services & Support:
- Provide technical product specific support to customers
- Customer complaint management
- Assist with admin and customer on-boarding procedures
Requirements:
- Diploma or B.Degree in Sales and Marketing or Business Management
- Minimum 3 years experience in similar role
- Basic financial management skills (Profit & Loss / Balance sheet)
- Valid Drivers License
- Tyre Experience (Advantageous)
- MS Office Advanced
- Must be able to work independently and under pressure
- Must have a positive momentum, solid work ethic and result driven
- Effective decision making, planning & implementation skills
- Effective communication skills - ability to inspire, intellectually stimulate, direct action for achieving results
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Job Purpose
We are looking for an Admin Controller reporting directly to the Service Centre Manager. This role is based in Witbank.
Responsibilities:
Administration
Overtime
- Receive attendance registers of all employees weekly
- Calculate overtime hours worked weekly.
- Give to HR Officer for payment on the 10th of each month.
Debtors/Creditors
- Record invoices on Maxiprest audit summary file
- Matching of invoices on a daily basis.
- Banking of cash and cheques on a daily basis.
- Reconcile of breakdown account.
- Sorting out of breakdown queries.
- Reconcile creditors statements and attach invoices
General administration work
- Keep and file records.
- Typing, faxing, and photocopying of correspondence
- Filing of correspondence
- Handling of petty cash.
- Handling of salary advances.
- Requesting of petty cash cheque in time for continuous use.
- Vehicle logbooks monthly summary.
Switchboard duties
- Undertake switchboard duties by receiving phone calls if Switchboard Operator is not available or on leave.
- Assist Management make official phone calls as requested.
- Ensure messages are received by relevant persons – Reps and Branch Manager.
- Undertake general office duties related to own job.
Health and Safety
- Adheres to Health & Safety standards in the workplace and does not endanger other parties.
- Complies with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ensure Personal Safety Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean condition.
General
- Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that fall within the parameters of own line of duty
Requirements:
- Matric Basic accounting knowledge
- Computer literacy – MS Word, Excel and Power Point
- At least 3 years experience in a similar position
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Job Purpose
- We are looking for a General Worker reporting directly to the Branch Manager. This is a local role, based in Rustenburg.
- You will ensure that all the tyres are maintained.
Responsibilities:
- Tyre Maintenance
- All vehicles to leave the yard with tyres as per SLA;
- All vehicles are surveyed at least once a month;
- Conduct pressure maintenance and correctly capture pressure readings on Survey Sheet;
- Capture tread depth readings over three sections of the tread area and capture on Survey Sheet;
- Fit all wheel positions with valve caps and on all dual positions a valve extension;
- All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip;
- All wheel changes must be done subject to SLA;
- Remove smooth tyres and match tread, size and status mismatches;
- Remove tyres with a pressure reading under a 15% of the recommended pressure and check for irregularities;
- Brand tyres as per Bridgestone Commercial and Client agreement;
- Torque all wheel positions at least once a month;
- Report all wheel defects with a Tyre Action Report;
- Inspect and clean rims before fitting tyres.
Stock
- Stock is taken on a daily basis in a Bridgestone Commercial Stock Book;
- Stock must be taken by size and brand number;
- Report daily stock to Customer. (Sign off Stock Sheet);
- All tyres in stock must have a brand number for identification.
Health & Safety
- Correctly lift motor vehicle;
- Utilize correct tools for the job;
- Correctly fit tyres to rim;
- Fit wheels on to motor vehicles correctly;
- Always dressed in Bridgestone Commercial PPE;
- Handle tools with care and keep them clean at all times;
- Ensure work area and yard is always clean;
- Machines & tools are always stored correct and safely;
- Dressing rooms are always presentable and neat;
- Ensure that no company property gets damaged;
- Tyres are neatly packed and clearly marked for easy identification;
- Comply with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
- Ensure Personal Protective Equipment and facilities provided by the company are in good and clean working condition.
Administration
- Capture tyre survey info in a Bridgestone Commercial Survey Book;
- Capture all tyre movements in a Bridgestone Commercial Tyre Change Slip Book;
- All tyres sent to the factory must be captured in a Factory Control Book;
- Keep a Branding Register of all tyres branded;
- All paperwork must be stored in a save dry place.
Customer Liaison
- Identify all Maintenance Related Problems and report to the customer;
- Maintain a good working relationship with the customer;
- Undertake all reasonable requests and instructions, given verbally or in writing that falls within the parameters of own line of duty;
- Ensure customer satisfaction at all times.
General Responsibilities
- Torque wrench spring relax after use;
- Lubricate impact on daily basis;
- Drain water traps and compressor daily;
- Clean and store equipment daily;
- Compliance to health and safety procedures on site.
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate
- Proficiency in English
- 2 years tyre experience
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Job Purpose
- Assist with the collection and transportation of goods. Maintain good customer relations by providing excellent customer service. Assist with breakdowns even after hours.
Responsibilities:
- Collection and transportation of goods
- Client liaison and accurate record keeping of all goods in transit
- Perform truck/car breakdown service as well as after hour breakdowns
- Daily vehicle inspection and ensure clean vehicle appearance at all times
- Ensure vehicle is serviced at correct intervals
- Adhere to traffic regulations
- Adherence to company policy and procedures
Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12
- Valid Code 08 Drivers License
- Two years LDV Driving experience
- Self disciplined with high level of integrity
- Good English verbal and written communication skills
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Job Purpose
- We are looking for a Site Co-cordinator reporting directly to the Branch Manager. This is a Local role, based in Rustenburg.
- Ensure efficient service delivery by managing service centre staff and assets productively. Maintaining client and vendor relations and performing a variety of administrative tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Management of site staff / service delivery
- Prioritize work requirement and delegate to staff.
- Coordinate all lunch / tea times in relation to company policy and legislative requirements.
- All vehicles to leave yard as per SLA agreement (if applicable).
- All wheel positions are pressure maintained.
- Wheel positions are correctly fitted with valve caps and where necessary valve extensions.
- All tyre movements are captured on a Tyre Change Slip.
- All tyres below agreed removal mm must be removed.
- Correct matching must take place by size, tread and status.
- All tyres with Kpa readings under 15% of the recommended pressure must be removed and checked for irregularities.
- All tyres are correctly branded as per agreement.
- All wheel positions are torque prior to vehicles leaving
- Plan collection and deliveries efficiently as per customer needs including all sites
- All tyres requiring a brand number are captured in a Branding Register.
Maintain Customer Fleet through :
- Weekly Site Severity Studies
- Weekly Surveys
- Daily Pressure checks
- Compiling of reports and discuss with Customer
- Keep the Toolbox System up do date and Data accurate
- Attend Monthly Meetings with Customer, Share findings and suggest corrective actions
- Daily checks on Rims Studs and Nuts
- Keeping contractors pack up to date
Health & Safety
- Responsible for Health and Safety on site
- All employees are provided and dressed in clean PPE.
- Hard and work area are neat and clean at all times.
- Adhere to safety standards at all times.
- All tools and equipment are kept certified and calibrated and recorded on the tool register.
- Communicate any risk, injury, loss of life or damage to company assets to management in line with prescribed company procedures.
- All work to be carried out in accordance to SOP
Education:
- Grade 12
- MS Word & Excel (Intermediate level)
- Drivers License code 08
Experience:
- Up to 3 years supervisory experience
- Proficiency in English
Leadership Competencies:
- Work scheduling of staff to meet customer needs
- Coordination of operations within his service centre
- Communication
- Leadership
- Confidentiality
- Customer Service
- Operational Decision making
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Job Purpose
- We are looking for a HDV Driver reporting directly to the Branch Manager.
- This is a Local role, based in Kroonstad.
- You will assist with the collection and transportation of goods. Maintain good customer relations by providing excellent customer service. Assist with breakdowns even after hours.
Responsibilities:
- Collection and transportation of goods
- Client liaison and accurate record keeping of all goods in transit
- Perform truck/car breakdown service as well as after hour breakdowns
- Daily vehicle inspection and ensure clean vehicle appearance at all times
- Ensure vehicle is serviced at correct intervals
- Adhere to traffic regulations
- Adherence to company policy and procedures
Requirements:
- Grade 12
- Valid Code 10 Drivers License & PDP
- Two years HDV Driving experience
- Self disciplined with high level of integrity
- Good English verbal and written communication skills
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