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Lead Process Coach

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Pretoria

AI generated summary

  • You need a diploma/degree in engineering or management, 3-5 years in automotive, leadership experience, knowledge of eFPS, QPIP, and safety regulations, plus strong problem-solving and improvement skills.
  • You will ensure process standardization, compliance with eFPS, manage KPIs, oversee production targets, address quality issues, promote continuous improvement, and maintain safety standards.

Requirements

  • National Diploma /Degree - Mechanical/ Electrical/Industrial Engineering and/or Production/Operation Management Diploma
  • Minimum of 3-5 years within the Automotive Industry
  • Must have displayed proven capability of leading a team in a current or previous roles
  • Understand, Implement & Manage Ford’s Production System (eFPS)
  • Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments in area of responsibility
  • Maintain the areas Quality Operating System (QPIP)
  • Manage and Maintain your area score card by meeting your Quality targets(FRC) and sustainability
  • Understand all issues and plan accordingly on fixes and Permanent Corrective Action (PCA)
  • Participate in PIC Room, Verability Reduction Team (VRT), Ford Customer Product Audit (FCPA) & Zone Control Center (ZCC) requirements
  • Understand, Analyze & React to Any Body Concerns
  • Create a conducive environment for continuous improvement and motivate employees
  • Enforce Company Safety Regulations, Departmental Housekeeping, & Environmental Standards maintaining a healthy & safe work environment (i.e. ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 & TS 16949 procedures)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain discipline & standardized process in work areas as outlined in Operstion Instruction Sheet (OIS), Work Element Sheet (WES) & Work Balance Board (WBB) procedures.
  • Ford Production System (eFPS) compliance
  • Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment (SQDCPME) KPI’s achievement - Ford Leadership Behaviours
  • Ensure production targets are met as outlined in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, Environment (SQDCPME) Policy Deployment.
  • Understand, Implement & Manage Ford’s Production System (eFPS).
  • Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments in area of responsibility.
  • Maintain the areas Quality Operating System (QPIP)
  • Manage and Maintain your area score card by meeting your Quality targets(FRC) and sustainability
  • Understand all issues and plan accordingly on fixes and Permanent Corrective Action (PCA)
  • Participate in PIC Room, Verability Reduction Team (VRT), Ford Customer Product Audit (FCPA) & Zone Control Center (ZCC) requirements.
  • Understand, Analyze & React to Any Body Concerns.
  • Create a conducive environment for continuous improvement and motivate employees.
  • Enforce Company Safety Regulations, Departmental Housekeeping, & Environmental Standards maintaining a healthy & safe work environment (i.e. ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 & TS 16949 procedures).

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of a Lead Process Coach?

The primary responsibility of a Lead Process Coach is to maintain discipline and standardized processes in work areas, ensure production targets are met, and manage various operational aspects such as safety, quality, and cost.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or a Production/Operation Management Diploma is required.

How many years of experience are necessary for this role?

A minimum of 3-5 years of experience within the Automotive Industry is necessary for this role.

What are the key performance indicators (KPIs) the Lead Process Coach is expected to achieve?

The KPIs include Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance, and Environment (SQDCPME) achievements.

Is leadership experience required for this role?

Yes, candidates must have a proven capability of leading a team in their current or previous roles.

What specific processes must the Lead Process Coach manage?

The Lead Process Coach must understand, implement, and manage Ford’s Production System (eFPS) and maintain the area’s Quality Operating System (QPIP).

Are there any safety regulations the Lead Process Coach must enforce?

Yes, the Lead Process Coach must enforce company safety regulations, departmental housekeeping, and environmental standards to maintain a healthy and safe work environment.

Will the Lead Process Coach participate in team meetings and audits?

Yes, the Lead Process Coach will participate in the PIC Room, Variability Reduction Team (VRT), Ford Customer Product Audit (FCPA), and Zone Control Center (ZCC) requirements.

What kind of environment does the Lead Process Coach need to create for employees?

The Lead Process Coach needs to create a conducive environment for continuous improvement and motivate employees.

Are there specific certifications related to quality that are relevant to this position?

Yes, familiarity with ISO 9000, ISO 14000, and TS 16949 procedures is relevant for maintaining quality standards in this position.

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