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Process coach Toolroom

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Engineering
  • Pretoria

AI generated summary

  • You need a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Toolmaker trade certificate, 8+ years in automotive stamping, 3 years with A class surface dies, strong MS Office skills, and coaching experience.
  • You will coach toolmakers on safety and productivity, optimize processes, manage maintenance schedules, lead continuous improvement efforts, and ensure production readiness while addressing safety hazards.

Requirements

  • National Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Toolmaker trade certificate with at least 8 years experience in Automotive stamping plant. (Over 2 models experience, 1 launch)
  • 3 years’ experience with A class surface dies.
  • 3 years’ experience managing a work force.
  • Proficient Microsoft Office skills (Word/Excel/Outlook)
  • Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
  • Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.
  • Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.
  • Communication and Recognition.
  • Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply and tooling expense targets
  • Build Team Leader and Team Member capability
  • Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks.
  • Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.
  • Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures.
  • Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, and up time.
  • Supervise preventative maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time.
  • Coordinate and schedule manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time.
  • Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, Draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation.
  • Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels and pierce operations.
  • Ability to coordinate major and minor die repairs.
  • Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues.
  • Assist and teach die maintenance troubleshooting techniques to improve mean time between failure and mean time to repair.
  • Ensure start-up readiness for production.
  • Coordination of maintenance activities with other plant operations.
  • Identify and insure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed.
  • Performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coach a team of toolmakers within in a tool shop whose primary function is to maintain FPS system and encourage continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
  • Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work.
  • Optimize throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives.
  • Support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.
  • Meet FTT, inventory, cost, scrap, supply and tooling expense targets.
  • Build Team Leader and Team Member capability.
  • Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities/tasks.
  • Basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents.
  • Coordination of Safety Operating System activities including overhead safety, lifting and rigging and Energy Control and Lockout procedures.
  • Lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields, and up time.
  • Supervise preventative maintenance schedules, inspections and repairs to minimize down time.
  • Coordinate and schedule manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements to minimize down time.
  • Responsible for monitoring day-to-day production processes, Draw panel formability, last hit process, contamination investigation.
  • Understanding and expertise in draw die forming, maintenance of beads, trim steels and pierce operations.
  • Ability to coordinate major and minor die repairs.
  • Determine and correct root cause of related downtime issues.
  • Assist and teach die maintenance troubleshooting techniques to improve mean time between failure and mean time to repair.
  • Ensure start-up readiness for production.
  • Coordination of maintenance activities with other plant operations.
  • Identify and insure that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed.
  • Performs other related duties.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Process Coach Toolroom position?

A National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and a Toolmaker trade certificate, along with at least 8 years of experience in an automotive stamping plant, are required.

How many years of experience with A class surface dies are needed for this role?

The position requires at least 3 years of experience working with A class surface dies.

What are the responsibilities related to safety in this role?

Responsibilities include coaching safety practices, coordinating Safety Operating System activities, and ensuring that safety hazards and unsafe practices are corrected and addressed.

Is experience managing a workforce a requirement for this position?

Yes, the job requires at least 3 years of experience managing a workforce.

What tools or software should candidates be proficient in for this job?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, is required.

What are the key performance indicators this role is responsible for?

The role is responsible for meeting targets in first time throughput (FTT), inventory, cost, scrap, supply, and tooling expenses.

Will I be responsible for continuous improvement initiatives?

Yes, you will support Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) and coach problem resolution to the lowest level.

What are the expectations regarding the coordination of maintenance activities?

You will be responsible for coordinating and scheduling manpower and materials to meet maintenance requirements, as well as ensuring minimal downtime.

How will I assist in the training of team members?

You will be tasked with building Team Leader and Team Member capability and teaching die maintenance troubleshooting techniques.

What is required for start-up readiness for production?

Ensuring start-up readiness for production includes evaluating Die Readiness requirements and monitoring day-to-day production processes.

Are there administrative tasks involved in this role?

Yes, basic administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents is part of the position.

What is the focus of the role in terms of team management?

The focus is to create a conducive work environment for the team and to lead skilled trades/die maintenance personnel.

Do I need to evaluate production yields and uptime?

Yes, you will lead efforts to evaluate Die Readiness requirements for maintaining and improving production yields and uptime.

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