Jobs at BMW Group South Africa

You will be responsible to plan, lead, organize and control all aspects and activities within the specific work unit to ensure the hourly achievement of targets (quality, cost, delivery and safety) and continuous improvement through the technical supervision of direct associates, coaching and training of associates and all line activities while improving all relevant standards.

• To drive of daily work organisation within areas of responsibility in order to drive effective communication within the production system.
• To achieve hourly volume targets through proactively managing and initiating containment action, immediate problem solving and/or escalation when necessary.
• To identify non-conformances, provide all customer concerns to the associates, initiate problem solving and implement robust processes to exceed customer satisfaction.
• To ensure process adherence, optimise and observe core processes through daily process conformation to ensure stability and continuous improvement.
• To control and contribute to the allocated section budget as cost per unit target in order for the section to remain profitable and cost effective.
• To maintain a healthy and safe environment through enforcing compliance to JMS requirements.
• To ensure versatility within the team through coaching, training and development, and collaboration with associates with the support of the process leader.

What should you bring along?

• Minimum National Diploma (Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical/Logistics/Operations).
• Minimum 2 years automotive/manufacturing industry experience. 
• A Minimum of 1-year technical, assembly-specific experience would be an advantage. 
• Minimum 1 year leadership experience would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of company policies and guidelines.
• Risk Management.
• JMS Systems.
• Product/Process Knowledge would be an advantage.
• Problem solving methodologies.
• Leadership skills.
   

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What awaits you?

• The Innovation & Digitalization team at BMW Manufacturing South Africa drives smart factory initiatives and digital transformation within Plant Rosslyn.
• The team works closely with Production, IT, Quality, and Engineering to enhance operational excellence through advanced technologies.
• Support the development and maintenance of BI reports and dashboards to monitor operational performance.
• Assist in implementing AI-driven solutions, digital applications, and real-time production tools.
• Contribute to data analytics initiatives including predictive maintenance and process optimisation.
• Support cloud-based solutions and digital twin models to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Assist in data visualisation, reporting, and ensuring data integrity and security compliance.

What should you bring along?

• Diploma in Computer Science.
• Basic understanding of software development, data analytics, or digital systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skillsInterest in digitalisation, AI, automation, and smart manufacturing concepts.