Bayer East Africa Snr Process Engineer and Production System Coordinator Jobs in South Africa
Role Purpose
This position will provide overall coordination of Product Supply System (onePSS) implementation and sustainability at site level, driving success through continuous improvements using lean practices as cultural change is taking place.
The role will coordinate implementation and sustainability by working closely with the Site Leadership Team, Implementation Task Force Team, Process Leads – Team Leads, Seed Techs, Seasonal Temps; Regional Implementation Lead, Global Implementation Lead, Continuous Improvement networks and Change Management / HR team ensuring systems are used to drive opportunities and one common standard through employee empowerment and a focus on customer needs.
Manage the planning and execution of activities related to site and process maintenance, capital projects and equipment process controls.
Support processing with continuous improvement focusing on all Lean practices deemed necessary.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Lead and manage best practices and continue performance opportunities, cost reduction and analyze the main variables of the process, proposing actions to the production team in the case of deviation / changes that may cause problems of loss of production / quality / safety / environment.
Legal appointments as – Act as site GMR (2.1) and Explosion Safety Expert according the OHS act – Equipment safety
Be sites responsible Machinery Safety Specialist.
Understanding of onePSS implementation methodology, lean content and change management approach to successfully sustain implementation at site.
Review continuous improvement opportunities with Implementation Task Force (ITF) and Site Steering Committee (SSC) to be implemented to focus on full benefit of employees and business.
Develop and review site key performance indicators that provide a clear tracking system on manufacturing performance and drive action.
Act as an SME (Subject Matter Expert) in lean practices and facilitate the continuous improvement journey at the site.
Promote discussion among plant representatives on good practices, performance results and new technologies for the production processes. Promote operational training when necessary.
Responsible to represent the site in all applicable Optimization Teams in Regional and Global studies and lead projects aiming exchanging good practices between countries.
Define and implement training programs to improve technical knowledge level of maintenance and operations staff.
Drive process improvements related to equipment throughput, capacities, product quality and KPI`s.
Manage Capital projects through the BaySIM system, from initiation to full completion.
Develops and administers project budgets, contracts, and quality control provisions; performs project cost estimating and value engineering, as appropriate.
Provide oversight of processes related to product quality in cooperation with seed production management and other stakeholders including but not limited to the Bayer Global Quality & Compliance Assurance and Control teams.
Oversees all aspects of the day-to-day management of responsible construction projects; monitors and coordinates work performed by architectural, engineering, and construction firms, as well as institutional, state, and local entities.
Full understanding and employment of the “Bayer Contractor Guidelines” with contractor selections and any contractor work. This includes project and all local maintenance work.
Ensure successful startup of all projects by closing all “walk through” lists in a timely manner, coordinate training of personnel, and utilize the MOC (Management of Change Process.)
Ensure change management requirements are being addressed and coordinate change efforts to implement and sustain improvement implementations.
Lead and support the applicable (Internal and External) and implemented Quality and Safety management systems broadly and build a culture to maintain a healthy and robust Integrated Management System (IMS).
HSE Responsibilities
Reducing the risk of accidents and follow HSE procedures.
Ensure appointed contractors are legal compliant and comply to all Bayer HSE Requirements.
Check contractor HSE files regularly and keep them up to date.
Ensure Risk Assessments are done for all tasks assigned to contractors during maintenance and projects.
Provide necessary HSE training to all contractors and ensure all rules are followed.
Evaluate all contractors on their HSE performance after projects.
Be continuously aware of safety and health conditions within the work area. Assist in the identification and reporting hazards.
Take part in investigation of incidents or accidents and provide recommendations to prevent recurrences.
Ensure contractors and employees are wearing the correct personal protective equipment required for the task.
Participate in Tier meetings, monthly Health and Safety Meetings and Management Review meetings.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Take part in Industrial Hygiene surveys.
Upon request participate in emergency response teams and any other safety or health group established by the site.
Participate in all required HSE trainings and educations.
Be aware of emergency procedures and ensure individuals are designated to provide needed assistance during emergency evacuations.
Be aware of emergency phone numbers and assist during emergencies.
Participate in Bayer Safety Initiatives including explosion and machinery Safety Expert.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Industrial or Mechanical Engineer degree.
Requires at least 5 years of industrial experience/engineering.
Lean/6Sigma Qualification and having analytical abilities will be very beneficial.
Knowledge and experience within engineering, project management and administration, risk management, ESH and QA
Excellent MS Office software package (Excel, PPT, Word), Access, SAP, Automation, Outlook Innovation, Automation and digitalization oriented.
Good Interpersonal, Communication, Organizational and Training skills.
Strong teamwork (Flexibility to work across areas and positively influencing others).
Results orientated with ability to work on own initiative and under pressured timelines.
Good Problems solving skills
Exposure to ISO9001 and ISO45001 will be very beneficial.
Fluent in English. Any other language proficiency will be very beneficial.
How to Apply
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