Overview
Role: Process Engineer at SBV South Africa. Location: Houghton, South Africa.
Responsibilities
* Analyse and evaluate current and to-be operational processes at centres using data-driven methodologies such as time and motion studies and work sampling.
* Benchmark current performance nationally and against industry standards; recommend improvements.
* Investigate data abnormalities and discrepancies to identify root causes; implement corrections to align with operational realities.
* Apply Lean, Six Sigma and other methodologies to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions.
* Conduct work study on SBV processes and tasks.
* Collate work study data into standardized tasks and processes; consolidate and categorize data to establish standardized tasks; present results to relevant stakeholders; develop task libraries and process templates; ensure adherence to Process Architecture and quality standards; maintain up-to-date process libraries.
* Develop end-to-end process maps, visualize workflows and decision points; use process-mapping tools (e.g., Visio) to create clear diagrams; verify that maps align with operational standards, compliance and risk management requirements.
* Engage with stakeholders to align process improvements with business objectives; facilitate meetings and workshops; act as liaison between technical and operational teams.
* Support costing and pricing of new products and customer engagements through simulated processes; identify cost-saving opportunities and provide recommendations based on process optimization.
* Determine productivity KPIs at centres; benchmark productivity; identify waste, bottlenecks and underutilisation of facilities and resources; develop strategies with stakeholders to maximise use.
* Prepare and deliver reports on process performance, operational efficiency and KPIs; provide insights and recommendations; track the status of process-improvement initiatives and report on resources utilization, cost savings and waste reduction.
* Drive process improvements in the cash value chain; lead business process improvement initiatives; coach line managers and process custodians; perform business impact analyses; deliver project objectives within time and budget; contribute to test policy and user guides as required.
* Governance: align to SBV’s ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Standards and support ESG reporting to ensure compliance and positive outcomes.
* People Management: provide leadership, ensure appropriate team structure and development; foster productive, high-morale environment; support talent management and training needs; adherence to health and safety requirements.
* Drive the organisation culture: promote department values and foster enthusiasm and commitment to SBV’s mission.
* Lead as an Ambassador and executor of Change: manage change, integrate business units into end-to-end solutions, communicate new processes and facilitate sessions to ensure consistent messaging across portfolio.
Requirements
* 3 years’ experience in work study including time and motion studies or process planning in an operational environment; 2 years in scientific methodologies associated with efficiency improvements.
* Experience in cost accounting and activity-based costing: advantageous.
* Degree: Industrial Engineering.
Position details
* Work Level: Management
* Employment type: Permanent
* Salary: Market Related
* EE Position: Yes
* Location: Houghton, South Africa
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Security and Investigations
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