Current Jobs at Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa

POSITION DETAIL

Including but not limited to;

• Lead by example, ensuring a safe and efficient work place is maintained at all times 
• Achieve the required company quality standards ensuring both internal and external customer satisfaction 
•  Ensuring that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) are monitored and targets achieved
• Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning production planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule within all relevant quality specifications 
• Communicate with the teams by utilizing the visual management, delivering shift briefs with focus on quality, cost and delivery, and gathering ideas for improvement 
• Drive performance of team members, giving direction and feedback to aid good performance 
•  Ensure safe working practices are maintained and ‘Standard Operations’ adhered to 
• Ensure that non-conformance is challenged and counter-measures are agreed and implemented 
• Motivate the team to create a high performance culture where improvement suggestions are embraced 
• Through the utilization of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the Company targets in productivity, efficiency and quality on a continuous basis 
• Support the implementation of engineering changes, production trials, model change and pilot build 
• Report and act upon plant or machinery breakdowns
• Promote Total Productive Maintenance procedures to further improve the availability of the line 
• Contribute in the improvement of working procedures by constantly looking for solutions to ensure the best productivity results of her/his machinery group and ensuring compliance with procedures, operating instructions and work instructions
• Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team 
•  Conduct incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure
• Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems 
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them
• Responsible For Minor Break Down Maintenance (Mech/Elec/Automation)
• Perform Non Lock out Autonomous maintenance Level 1 to Level 4
• Spares / Service / Maintenance coordination   

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

Including but not limited to;

• Effectively manage day to day running of his/her teams
• Drive delivery, quality and cost standards to meet business objectives
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problem
• Perform Autonomous maintenance tasks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Good understanding of the Ford Production Systems and the application thereof. 
• Sound knowledge of quality procedures and the application thereof (QLS/FIS)
•  Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to effectively discharge job duties. 
• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team based problem solving 
• Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team of people to succeed by utilizing appropriate interpersonal styles including leading by example and defining responsibilities to give a clear sense of direction 
• Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues
• Ability to sustain and develop team working and team based problem solving 
• Adaptable to change and varying situations 
• Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach
• Excellent communication skills 
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and able to establish logical practical solutions 
• Strong people and performance management skills 
• Computer literate with good numeric skills 
• Define and conduct machine process capability analyses
• Leadership capability to adopt and drive implementation of global best practices
• MFM updating on task completion 
• Start up and Close Out Verification of Equipment
• Daily Equipment start up checks and validation

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum N3 + Trade Test (Mech / Elec / Mechatronics / Automation) 
• 3 Years Manufacturing Assembly Experience (Frame Chassis or relevant)
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Maintenance and Automated Equipment Experience an advantage

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POSITION DETAILS

• Drive fators such as Safety, Quality and Productivity, to ensure objectives are met through following and executing standardized maintenance work
• Verify that the assembly facility is running safely and consistently with minimal maintenance impact.
• Ensure PM/CM/EM are done with integrity and quality and Facilities are maintained to the standards
• Execute maintenance tasks and assignments in area of responsibility.
• Support, drive and raise Kaizen’s (Continuous Improvement) projects to improve equipment uptime and availability.
• Meet and implement MOS standards and processes and achieve output targets of JPH, TTT, MTTR, MTBF and PM/CM completion.
• Support and develop short term actions through the paynter processes and reviews
• Develop weekend work plans and ensure spares and consumables are available to complete scheduled tasks in responsible areas.
• Basic administration of maintenance documents for corrective actions resolution
• Ensure Integrity in work tasks undertaken and identify improvement opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• +95% Equipment Availability
• Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) 
• Increase Equipment MTBF
• PM completion ratio of > 97%
• No Open Work Orders > Three months
• Develop and implement short, medium and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the automated systems and equipment
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies with continuous monitoring of equipment using FI
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Fault finding ability, Electrical and Mechanical 
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Siemens S7 and Allen Bradly PLC fault finding and programming skills
• Kawasaki BX, MX, ZX series Robot fault finding, repair and programming skill.
• HMI –Win CC Scada, Allen Bradley Panel View fault finding ability
• SEW – Drive fault finding and programming skill
• Robotic welding experience (Resistance/MIG).
• Good Behavioral Skills
•  Excellent English Oral and Written communication
• Ability To Analyze And Interpret Data Analysis
• Good Team Work Ability
• Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
• Read mechanical and electronic schematics to ensure specifications, adherence to standards are met
• Troubleshoot equipment, ensure correct linking and error logging to individual pieces of equipment
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of electronic and digital controls systems, experience to test, and writes modifications in multiple languages of systems software (Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Rockwell).
• Strong understanding of conveyors system programming and body tooling techniques, in addition to networking understanding, Ethernet, remote IO, ProfiBus and Wireless Networks 
• Fault Finding And Continuous Improvement Execution And Implementation

QUALIFICATIONS

• N6 + Trade or National Diploma: Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/ Automation Engineering 
• 5 - 10 Years Automation and Maintenance Experience Preferably in the Chassis/Body Construction Assembly Field
• Experienced with a number of systems, expert in at least one area and working knowledge of a number of other areas of specialization 

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POSITION DETAILS

• Ensure compliance to the Quality Operating System and coach team members as required. 
• Confirm proper tools are being utilized to ensure product and process quality.
• Confirm work areas adhere to 5S standards of workplace organization, and workstations are free of debris and contamination.
• Ensure EOS standards are adhered to and identify additional opportunities.
• Coach and support Team Leaders to achieve SQDCPME objectives through standardized work.
• Coach, teach, and feedback on resolution of abnormalities (ANDON), and confirm closure of concerns.
• Assist Work Groups as required to maintain production flow consistent with cycle time requirements.
• Adhere to and modify Time & Data Management to promote, support, and coach a continuous improvement mindset and activities in the team.
• Verify and maintain documentation (OJT, Versatility, and Mandatory Training).
• Create a Zero Tolerance environment and reaffirm team member’s respect each other.
• Ensure Work Group members are appropriately recognized for the accomplishments.
• Monitor and confirm that manufacturing operating system standards are being applied and adhered to throughout the area.
• Facilitate Results Process through utilization of standard processes and tools.
• Drive continuous improvement on systemic abnormalities to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide necessary resources to maintain production flow and confirm critical inputs are being performed to the acceptable standard(s).
• Plan and implement revisions and improvements to meet the new standards as the manufacturing operating systems mature.
• Enable a culture of learning through demonstration of effective communication skills.
• Mentor, nurture, develop teams to own working together, modeling the Ford values and expected behaviors.
• Create a proactive performance driven culture that listens, reacts and supports (effective communication, education, listening, and trust) to capture the hearts and minds of the people.
• Proactively recognize the team’s accomplishments and improve morale.
• Ensure basic administrative activities are completed, as required

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

• Improve Framing Line equipment uptime using data analysis and CMM trend monitoring.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the assembly process.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies an ongoing model introduction.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring part and product quality.
• Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity. 
• Providing assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)

• Good Behavioral and Leadership Skills
• Excellent English Oral and Written communication
• Ability To Analyze and Interpret Data Analysis
• Good Teamwork Ability
• Self-Motivated And Results Driven Individual
• Read mechanical and assembly schematics to ensure specifications and adherence to standards are met.
•  Troubleshoot equipment and processes and manage calibration of equipment and tooling.
• Extensive knowledge of a variety of assembly processes including welding processes
• Fault Finding and Continuous Improvement Execution and Implementation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Improve Framing Line equipment uptime using data analysis and CMM trend monitoring.
• Develop and implement short-, medium- and long-term improvement plans for implementation within the assembly process.
• Take responsibility for investigating and introducing new engineering technologies and strategies an ongoing model introduction.
• Undertake root cause analysis and ensure Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA’s) are implemented while ensuring part and product quality.
• Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity. 
• Providing assistance in the assembly and maintenance of engineering and other technical files

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma or degree: Mechanical/ Industrial Engineering 
• 3-4 Years Part / Product Assembly Experience
• Communication Skill
• Computer literacy