Process Coach, Maintenance

Ford Motor Company


Date: 1 day ago
City: Pretoria, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

ROLE SUMMARY

The Process Coach is responsible for:

  • Supporting Production with well-maintained facilities adhering to World Class Standards.
  • Driving SQCDPME by understanding and consistently applying MOS standards and strategies.
  • Validate and bridge operational needs to ensure the Production line is running safely and smoothly.
  • Supervise, Coach, and be responsible for the Maintenance team.
  • Analyze breakdown reports and implement corrective measures.
  • Adhere to all safety rules and regulations.

POSITION DETAILS

Safety

  • Continuously monitor the processes within Maintenance department with a view towards proactively solving potential problems that could have negative impact on the safety well-being of the team.
  • Attend to the concerns raised by any department timeously and with urgency.
  • Track and monitor all safety concerns including, CCAR’s, PTA’S, near-misses, etc.

Quality

  • Ensure all quality standards are adhered to.
  • Monitor the quality performance of the Maintenance department on an hourly basis by reviewing the defect status with a view towards conducting deep-dive investigations and implementing ICA’s / PCA.
  • Review GTR reports and QLS reports to monitor Quality and partake in Quality meetings to give feedback on Equipment Quality concerns.
  • Utilize all the available tools and documentation in order to resolve problems and eliminate defects, e.g., 8D’s, 6 Panel, and PJO’s.

Delivery

  • Coordinate the resources and activities required to ensure the MOS strategy is implemented.

Cost

  • Monitor, control, and improve Maintenance Cost Per Unit (MCPU) based on the MOS strategy.
  • Manage based on MOS strategy and support material control (spare part inventory), repair and rebuild programs, Reliability and Maintainability reviews.
  • Drive cost improvement initiatives in order to improve the overall cost efficiency and effectiveness of the Maintenance department by finding ways to reduce the usage of consumables and materials.

People

  • Clear communication to the team.
  • Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
  • Leading, coaching, training, and development of the team.
  • Conduct PJO’s to verify that the line is running safely and consistently, PM/CM/EM are done with integrity and quality, and Facilities are maintained to the standard by the team.
  • Manage absenteeism levels, employee versatility & manning assignments in the area of responsibility.
  • Develop the weekend planning work and participate in weekend planning meetings with VOME/Launch.
  • Support, Coach and drive Team’s Continuous Improvement mindset through Kaizens, 6 Panels, Proactive actions.
  • Hold team Accountable.

Maintenance

  • MOS strategy to maximize equipment effectiveness through a detailed, standardized, prioritized preventive and predictive maintenance plan designed to improve productivity.
  • Use Maximo to analyze data and evaluate the effectiveness of the preventive maintenance plan.
  • Regularly monitor and assess the condition of back-up equipment to ensure readiness for use when needed.
  • Know and understand the Maintenance Operating Systems and its objectives.
  • Ensure robust PM’s with Visual Job Plans
  • Continuously do PJO’s and improve facility uptime.

Environment

  • Ensure department complies with government, industry and corporate standards.

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

  • 3 years National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical or N6 with a Trade certificate.
  • Proficient in Kawasaki, Fanuc Robotics.
  • Electrical and mechanical skills.
  • Programming skills.
  • Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook).
  • Fault-finding ability.
  • 6 Sigma problem-solving Methodology.
  • Proper communication and escalation
  • Knowledge of MOS Implementation.
  • Knowledge of constraint management principles.
  • Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal, Mitsubishi PLCs
  • SEW, Simotion Controls and drives
  • Basic knowledge in Vision systems and scanners e.g. Cognex, Sick
  • 3 years’ Experience in the Automotive industry
  • 3 years’ Experience in a Maintenance background
  • Must have displayed proven capability of leading a team in current or previous roles.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES/ SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Ensure PM strategy is implemented and followed, PM’s are done with integrity
  • Install / repair equipment within the timing plan.
  • Analyze the work performed by team to ensure good performance.
  • Ensure efficient utilization of the team.
  • Produce well-defined reports when requested for future planning or to substantiate the progress of a task or project.
  • Ensure the adherence to the Company Code of Conduct and Safety rules.
  • Train subordinates to maximize productivity.
  • Ensure the availability of the required spares for emergency and planned repairs
  • +95% Equipment Availability
  • Reduce breakdown Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to < 9min
  • Increase Equipment MTBF to > 450min
  • PM completion ratio of > 97%
  • No Open Work Orders > Three months
  • Unplanned absentee management of < 3%

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

  • Foster functional & Technical Excellence
    • Know and have a passion for our business and our customers.
    • Demonstrate and build functional and technical excellence.
    • Ensure process discipline.
    • Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice.
  • Own Working Together
    • Believe in skilled and motivated people working together.
    • Include everyone, respect, listen to, help and appreciate others.
    • Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others.
    • Communicate clearly, concisely and candidly.
  • Role Model Ford Values
    • Show initiative, courage, integrity, and good corporate citizenship.
    • Improve quality, safety, and sustainability.
    • Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience.
    • Enjoy the journey & each other. Have fun – never at others’ expense.
  • Deliver Results years
    • Deal positively with our business realities, develop compelling & comprehensive plans while keeping an eye on the enterprise view.
    • Set high expectations and inspire others.
    • Make sound decisions using facts and data.
    • Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for delivering results and satisfying our customers.
    • Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
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