Job Openings at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Qualifications & Experience

Essential: 

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• Industrial Engineering Degree/Bachelor of Commerce or related Qualification
• Proficient in Ms Office Packages including Power BI at advanced level
• Data Analytics
• Market Intelligence

Preferred: 

• Proven experience and track record in a similar role
• Length > 4-6 years’ experience
• Proven tender and contract management experience
• Excellent report writing and presentations skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Research Skills
• Strong organizational and time management capabilities
• Strong legislative and regulatory framework knowledge
• Vast experience with tools and techniques for accounting and reporting
• Analytical skills, precise, rigorous
• Ability to plan, organize and meet deadlines

Duties

• The following is a general list of tasks that the candidate is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Provide strategic support to the Managing Director,
• Partnering with site leadership, managers and functional heads of the business to support and coordinate operational projects and needs,
• Prepare action plans to address any operational gaps that have been identified,
• In depth support with tender processes and contract management,
• Translating business updates into meaningful and succinct and high-level PowerPoint presentations,
• Ensure on time reporting and track Medium Term Plan (MTP) progress.
• Responsible for obtaining market intelligence, completing competitive analyses, competitor activities and customer behaviours,
• Blending historical data from available industry reports, public information, field reports or purchased sources as input to analyses,
• Identifying and analysing industry/geographic trends and competitor market strategies and monitoring current/potential customer trends,
• Executing on adhoc business administrative tasks and assignments as communicated by the management team,
• Partners with other areas of the business (Finance, People, Technical, legal, safety) to model the outcome of implementing potential business strategies,
• Proficient in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.

Specific behaviour & attitudes:

• Strong Positive Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Business acumen,
• Ability to think strategically with operational effectiveness, while also being practical and hands-on.
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams,
• Ability to present and communicate complex information clearly and persuasively.

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Qualifications & Experience

• Competent computer user with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Certification in COMSOC I & Diploma in COMSOC II

Duties

• To assist and work in partnership with contract manager ensuring HSE systems are present and in effect on site.
• Ensure that all appointments are done and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections/audits on site and report deviations to management.
• Ensure all employees are inducted prior to be permitted to work on site.
• Compile a site safety file for the client and ensure all legislative documentation is communicated to employees on an on-going basis.
• Safety officers must be able to compile a risk assessment, safe working procedure and method statement from scratch and on an on-going basis identify and evaluate the risks to which employees may be exposed to, evaluate and analyse the risks identified and ensure that these risk assessments are then communicated to the work force.
• Safety officers are responsible to prepare the site emergency evacuation plan and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan.
• Safety officers should be able to perform a high level of first aid treatment and evaluate injured persons if it is needed to send them for medical treatment at a hospital or clinic. Further to this the employer’s report of an accident must be completed and must accompany the injured employee to hospital.  The original documentation must be sent  to head office for settling the claim with the Compensation Commissioner.
• Safety officers must immediately report any incident or accident to safety manager and be able to conduct a thorough accident and incident investigation and come up with remedial actions to prevent future occurrence. In the event of a reportable injury safety officers must be able to enter into correspondence with the Department of Labour to inform them of the accident.
• Compile monthly man hour and injury reports which are sent to the safety manager.
• Be competent to inspect the following high risk activities: Excavations, Scaffold, Formwork and Support work, All lifting machinery and lifting tackle, Portable electrical tools and immediately bring to management’s attention any serious deviations that may have being noted.
• Chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors and prepare minutes of meetings. Ensure that all deviations mentioned in the meeting are rectified and corrected.
• Act as the prosecutor in disciplinary hearings and prepare all documentation with regard to company disciplinary code of conduct and sent to head office. Discipline employees that disregard safety regulations on site.
• Ensure all registers and checklists are updated on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on site.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles.
• Coordinate all training of employees on site and schedule all courses with the safety department,
• Ensure all health & safety reps conduct a monthly inspection of their work areas.
• Ensure that all teams conduct a toolbox talk.
• Identify workplace issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Encourage team work.

Indications of Achievement

• High standard of accuracy and timeliness are expected in relation to  all aspects of the position
• Demonstrated commitment to employees/clients
• Demonstrated ability to support new employees
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
• Meet all agreed KPI targets

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• The person will be responsible for the maintenance of tyres and to ensure that all duties are performed safely.
• Comply with Otraco Southern Africa’s policies procedures and instructions.
• Comply with client policies, procedures and instructions.
• Accurately record tyre change or other information and file or forward the information as required.
• Perform equipment checks and calibrations according to procedures.
• Fit and remove wheels from any type of vehicle according to procedures.
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and rim assembly according to procedures.
• Perform repairs to tyres and tubes according to procedures.
• Operate forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures.
• Clean, paint and crack test rim components.
• Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service.
• Maintain tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
• Maintain a high quality of service to the client.
• Complete any other duties as and when required.

Safety

• Work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.
• Comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures.
• Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment.
• Immediately report incidents and injuries to the supervisor.
• Comply with applicable instructions as per on-site Safety Plan.
• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment according to procedures.
• Perform vehicle pre-start checks according to procedures.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment according to procedures.
• Contribute to meetings and inspections in order to improve safety in the workplace.
• Perform Risk Assessments and take control actions to reduce the risk of Injury or damage to equipment.
• Perform Planned Task Observations and report deviations. Ensure corrective actions are performed.
• Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures.
• Comply with all safe work procedures and document on completion.

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Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Grade 12 National Certificate
• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence (South African Code 08)
• Good communication skills and customer service skills
• Ability to work for extended hours and physically fit
• Sound understanding of the working mechanism of the tools or the machinery they are handling
• Look after the maintenance of the equipment
• Expert written communication skills, good supervisory skills and ability to pay attention to the details
• Experience in the OTR / TBR tyre fitting industry as a supervisor or similar leadership role.

Preferred:

• Coaching and mentoring certificate
• 2 Years supervisory experience (Minimum)

Duties

• The following is a general list of tasks that a Operations Coordinator is required to perform. The Company may add to or vary these duties from time to time provided the variation is reasonable having regard to the employee’s skills, competence and training.
• Ensure that customer / sales representative instructions are met to reduce any tyre related downtime with regards to fitments, transport etc.
• Ensure that tyre fitters comply with Otraco Management System (OMS) policies, procedures and instructions
• Lead tyre fitters to perform tyre fitting and workshop maintenance tasks in the most efficient, safe and cost effective manner
• Perform corrective action requests from auditors
• Check that data critical to operating systems (SAP/Donesafe/ONTrack etc) is provided accurately and on time.
• Lead the tyre fitters in performing equipment calibration procedures according to the OMS.
• Perform client Rim and Tyre inspections and determine if components should be scrapped, repaired or remain in service at branch level.
• Oversee on a regular basis the Mount and strip any type of tyre and wheel/rim assembly according to procedures.
• Ensure tyres and tubes are repaired according to procedures, provide advice where required.
• Ensure safe operation of forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures.
• Lead tyre fitters in maintaining tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
• Lead tyre fitters in maintaining a high quality of service to the client.
• Present himself in a condition fit to perform his duties,
• Perform assessment of subordinates to analyse competence / gaps in training (i.e. Planned Task Observation).

Safety

Branch coordinators are required to:

• Induct new personnel, site visitors into the workplace.
• Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.
• Ensure that all personnel comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures
• Investigate hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment reported and take action to eliminate or reduce the risk to acceptable levels.
• Investigate and report all incidents and injuries immediately and according to procedures.
• Comply with applicable instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan.
• Ensure that employees use and maintain Person Protective Equipment according to procedures.
• Ensure that employees perform vehicle pre-start checks according to procedures.
• Promote workplace safety by participating in meetings and conducting inspections to improve safety in the workplace and document accordingly.
• Ensure that incident notices and safety information is communicated to all employees.
• Perform as required a Job Hazard Analysis and take control actions to reduce the risk of injury or damage to equipment.
• Perform Planned Task Observations and report deviations. Ensure that corrective actions are performed.
• Maintain and review Safe Work Procedures / Otraco Best Practice Procedures and ensure they are understood and used by all tyre fitters
• Comply with the site emergency evacuation procedures.

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

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 vehicle;
• Utilize correct tools for the job;
• Correctly fit tyres to rim;
• Fit wheels on to vehicles correctly;
• Always dressed in 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
• OTR tyre experience
• code 8 drivers licence
• Pass Underground Medical surveilance

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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.
• Inspecting tires on vehicles before and after installation
• Performing tire rotations, balancing, and other maintenance tasks
• Following all safety protocols while working in the shop
• Providing excellent customer service
• Talking to the customer about any issues they are experiencing

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