Lead Process Coach for Paint Shop Operations at Ford Pretoria
Ford Motor Company of South Africa · Pretoria, Gauteng
Overview
Ford Motor Company is looking for a Lead Process Coach to join their paint shop team in Pretoria. This permanent, full time role is perfect for an engineering graduate or qualified artisan who is ready to lead a team and drive quality, safety and productivity improvements in a world class manufacturing environment.
About the role
As a Lead Process Coach in the Production Paint division at Ford's Pretoria plant, you will play a hands on leadership role where engineering meets the shop floor. You will use your technical knowledge to fine tune manufacturing processes, solve throughput problems and make sure the paint shop runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Day to day, you will work closely with your team to keep everyone following standardised work instructions, achieve daily targets and keep improving the way things are done. You will be part of cross functional teams, drive permanent corrective actions when issues come up and help build a culture of continuous improvement.
Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical).
- A Trade certificate would be an added advantage.
- Proven leadership capability, with experience leading a team in a current or previous role.
- Strong self discipline and the ability to maintain workplace discipline.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, constraint management and root cause analysis.
- Understanding of safety, quality and environmental standards (ISO 9000, ISO 14000, TS 16949).
- Must be comfortable working in a paint shop production environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain workplace discipline and ensure standardised processes are followed according to Operation Instruction Sheets (OIS), Work Element Sheets (WES) and Work Balance Boards (WBB).
- Ensure compliance with the Ford Production System (eFPS).
- Achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People, Maintenance and Environment (SQDCPME) KPI targets while demonstrating Ford Leadership Behaviors.
- Identify throughput constraints and drive improvements that address root causes.
- Understand all issues, plan appropriate fixes and implement Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA).
- Apply knowledge of constraint management principles to deliver capable processes and tools for paint shop operations.
- Participate in PIC Room, Variability Reduction Team (VRT), Ford Customer Product Audit (FCPA) and Zone Control Centre (ZCC) activities as required.
- Foster continuous improvement and motivate employees.
- Enforce company safety regulations, housekeeping requirements and environmental standards, including adherence to ISO 9000, ISO 14000 and TS 16949 procedures.
- Manage absenteeism, employee versatility and staffing assignments within the area of responsibility.
Job details
- Organisation
- Ford Motor Company of South Africa
- Location
- Pretoria, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Lead
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Manufacturing & Production
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is a great step up if you have an engineering qualification and some leadership experience on the factory floor. Ford is a global brand and the paint shop is a key part of their production process, so your ability to lead a team and solve problems will really stand out.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows where you have led a team and solved technical issues. If you have a trade certificate, mention it. Prepare for questions about how you handle conflict, drive safety and improve processes. The interview may include a site tour or technical questions about manufacturing systems. Dress smartly and show that you understand Ford's production system and safety standards.
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