Job Description

.VacancyAPSYS Specialist X2 (Re-Advertisement)Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.Gibela's journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.Gibela stands as Africa's largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavoured to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for APSYS Specialist position under APSYS &Continuous Improvement. The position will report APSYS & Continuous Improvement Manager and is based DunnottarJob PurposeTo drive and coordinate the deployment of APSYS across all departments within the business through animating, coordinating, and diligently challenging its impact on the site vision (objectives/KPI'sKey Responsibilities

• Define the Continuous Improvement strategy of the organization, for the current or next financial year
• Deploy elements of the APSYS roadmap according to pre-defined maturity milestones
• Lead APSYS assessments across all assigned departments.
• Scheduled internal APSYS assessments to for assigned domains
• Report APSYS maturity to departmental leaders monthly or as required
• Identify best practices and develop standards for site implementation
• Facilitate training on APSYS & Lean methodologies
• Ensure that all APSYS visual management boards are standardised
• Ensure all EPU teams are trained on APSYS and Visual Management (APSYS Board)
• Support deployment of lean manufacturing as per defined roadmap

Minimum Requirements

• BTech/ Degree in Industrial Engineering , Quality degree or related
• 5 Years experience in practicing Lean methodology in a manufacturing environment
• International exposure or exposure to multiple workplace cultures
• Experience with implementation/ deployment of lean manufacturing methodologies in multiple departments/functions.
• Ability to associate and connect multiple departments to relevant KPI's for a systems approach to improvement.
• Strong knowledge and interest in Data Management Systems.
• Sound understanding of manufacturing and its support processes and systems.

Special RequirementsThe job involves frequent mobility, with work in several depots, and at times on the train corridors.To carry out technical support and maintenance on 24/7 shift & on-call basis (night, day, weekend).Closing Date11 July 2024Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful. If you had applied ,you donot need to apply again..

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