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Specialist Business Improvement - South32, Richards Bay

Employer
South32
Location
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 7, 2023

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Category
Accounting, Auxiliary & Support Staff
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English

Job Details

POSITION SYNOPSIS:

This is a high-energy position that requires a passion for Continuous Improvement and the ability to drive change. Utilises the appropriate Lean, Six Sigma and Change Management methodologies to define, drive and deliver the operational excellence strategy. Additionally, this position is responsible for mentoring Green Belts/Coaching of Business Leaders.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Serious contenders will have a Degree in Industrial Engineering/ Engineering/ Science/ Technology;
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in an industrial environment;
  • Green Belt Certification is desirable;
  • Black Belt Certification will be advantageous;
  • A Project management qualification is advantageous;
  • Microsoft Office Suit Skills is essential (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio);
  • SAP experience will be advantageous .


CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  • Assist in the identification of opportunities to reduce cost, increase production, improve safety and culture and maintain the improvement project pipeline;
  • Develop and maintain Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma methodologies in the day-to-day operations;
  • Provide technical expertise in Business Improvement and Change Management principles and tools to enable identification and delivery of improvement opportunities aligned to key business goals;
  • Develop, deploy and maintain an integrated Continuous Improvement program across the operation to include idea capturing, prioritizing and execution;
  • Manage a portfolio of improvement projects, including tracking of benefits, auditing of implemented projects to ensure that process improvements as sustained, and benefits are realized;
  • Ensure all continuous improvements projects are conducted to the highest of standards in a safe, quality-focused, and effective manner;
  • Provides expert coaching and mentoring in Lean Six Sigma tool and techniques to Green Belts and Department Team Leaders.

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Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference nr at our website http://careers.south32.net

(Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups)

Applications close 7 June 2023 17H00.

South32 has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Company

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company. Our purpose is to make a difference by developing natural resources, improving people’s lives now and for generations to come. 

Our commodities can be found in nearly every aspect of our lives. They power our homes, start our cars, build our roads, bridges, skyscrapers and hospitals and even make our coins and jewelry.

We invest in exploration activities inside and outside of our portfolio, helping us to keep growing and diversifying. Our exploration activities are carefully selected to have a high chance of success and are spread around the world, including places we have not operated in before. 

We attract people with exceptional skills, who share our values and want to make a difference with the work they do. As part of our team, you will be brave enough to challenge yourself to be the best in what you do. We will help you stretch your capabilities, challenging you to constantly seek better ways to do things and taking advantage of every opportunity to let your career flourish.

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