CONTRACT DURATION : 01 October 2019 – 30 November 2021
OUTPUTS
? Responsibility for all 205 and 206 manipulators/ bundle 6 of the assembly shop.
? Lead and Implementation of equipment and tooling project in adherence to the COMPANY Buy-off procedure.
? Lead equipment Buy-off coordination meetings with Process Engineering and Production
? Supports production on the shop floor to verify equipment readiness status and monitors any building findings during
Baulos 4, PTs, Launch and Change Implementation
? Provides contact for special short-term projects as deemed important by management
? Reviews new tooling requirements as coming from assembly line planners within their respective work areas
? Provides sketches and design proposals for new tooling / equipment modifications as an input for subsequent
fabrication of tooling / equipment
? Timing coordination in project plan (MS Project/ Rplan)
? Responsible for leading onsite manipulator meetings
? Support of the entire assembly building process and interface between internal departments and external partners.
? Check the documentation, design and drawings of the external planning partners and contractors for equipment
(Manipulators)
? Perform and document machine and process capability measurements according to the „Masterliste“ to ensure the
equipment meets the quality requirements of the assembled product
? Meet department goal in terms of quality, timing and costs of the assigned facilities.
? To assure implementation of environmental tasks and compliance with environmental requirements as per
Environmental Management Manual for the assigned area of responsibility.
? To assure that all outputs are done in compliance to the Company’s Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of
Interest Policy & S.H.E.Q. requirements and to inform superior about deviations.

REQUIREMENTS
? Advantageous: Work Experience with the company equipment and tooling related issues, project management, problem
solving
? Good Computer Skills (MS Office – Advanced Excel, Power Point & Word)
? Ability to fluently communicate in English
? Advantageous: Basic German knowledge
? Ability to communicate technical information clearly verbally and in writing
? Willing to work in an international environment
? Willingness to work in a team
? Willingness to work on weekend and holiday on site as needed
? Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function
? Assignment requires substantial international and domestic travel
? Very important: Project coordination and self-initiative

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
? Minimum NQF 7– BTech Industrial Engineering or relevant equivalent
? 3 years’ experience in Production Planning or related fields

OUTPUTS
• Design, develop, implement and continuously improve software quality, testing tools, testing processes and testing environments through the application of appropriate testing methodologies and processes. Align to industry best practices and frameworks.
• Coordinates test automation activities and ensures a highly effective and well-documented test environment.
• Review and revise acceptance criteria to guarantee they are fit for purpose once fulfilled.
• Distribute test management knowledge to team members.
• Ability to design and create test script using software programming (e.g. VBScipt).
• Ensure innovative solutions align and support strategic implementation according to overall business strategy.
• Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types
• Manage and attain customer expectations and ensure delivery to fulfil expectations
• Exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management
• Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts for optimal customer experience
• Manage ideas from design stage through to implementation
• Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Initiate, develop and maintain a range of working relationships, within IT, the business and CoC
• Perform all outputs in compliance with the Company’s Integrity Codes & SHEQ requirements
• Perform delegated SHEQ tasks and duties and Inform superiors about deviations

REQUIREMENTS:
• Experience using Solution Manager 7.2 (Solution Documentation and Test Suite) and SAP PI
• Experience with test automation tools (SAP CBTA, HP UFT, SAP eCATT, etc.)
• Knowledge of SAP Basis
• Experience in software development (VBScript) will be beneficial
• Experience in an Agile or DevOps environment and understanding agile/DevOps frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production
• Demonstrated business acumen to take from design to implementation and preferably experience scaling a concept
• Must have IT Development and Systems Knowledge
• Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
• Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously
• Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
• Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function

QUALIFICATION:
• Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent

EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum 3+ Years’ experience in IT
• Experience with SAP Solution Manager or test automation tools will be advantageous.
• ISTQB/ISEB Certification will be advantageous.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the complete availability of material, ensuring minimal cost of transportation and facilitating the efficient movement of material and goods.

Responsibilities:

• Set up a controlled ordering system which will ensure timeous placement of scheduled orders to Local and Overseas Suppliers.
• Regular – weekly/monthly – releases to suppliers – verify against parts lists/suppliers and cumulative call off versus average monthly consumption.
• Ensure 100% availability of goods
• Ensure minimal cost of transportation
• Balance material availability, inventory turns and freight
• Ensure data accuracy (stocks, bill of material and planning figures)
• Avoid obsolete material
• Weekly excess/slow moving stock audit against agreed parameters.
• Weekly audit of stock values in comparison with agreed targets.
• Supplier delivery performance reports must be generated either weekly or monthly.
• Ensure control system for customs documentation is maintained at all times.
• Implement and maintain a control system for imported stock as per customs & excise requirements.
• Co Ordinate the delivery of containers to warehouse.
• Ensure that the necessary documentation is handed over to warehouse.
• Assist receiving department with processing queries of supplier documents.
• Assist Finance department with any queries relating to supplied parts.
• Ensure SMRR documents are communicated with imported suppliers as well as processed on MFG Pro and shortfall component orders raised.
• Advice UTI on parts that need to collected on an urgent basis as well as method of transport.
• Maintain verification and control system with warehouses of purchased components.
• Implement and maintain weekly control of ECR changes in accordance with BOS -: Run Out/Run In Control and balance out claims.
• Implement & maintain control of premium freight charges in accordance with BOS and plant requirements.
• Assist with regular static data audits on MFG PRO in order to maintain an up to date data base at all times.
• Assist with stock counts as and when required.
• Develop and implement plans for the reduction of inventory and carry cost in line with agreed objectives without compromising service levels.
• Responsible for ensuring optimum inventory levels are maintained in accordance with parameters set by the Logistics Manager or Plant Manager.

Required Education and Experience:

• Post Matric qualification in logistics or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role
• 3 years’ experience in Automotive Environment (Preferable)
• Experience in Freight Transportation
• Working Knowledge of Logistics policies and procedures
• Knowledge of material flow (FIFO, KANBAN, JIT and JTDS)

Desired Skills:

• Planning and organizing skills
• Advanced computer literacy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Decision making/problem solving skills
• Ability to cope with stressful situations