Applicants should note that this position is a fixed term local Mercedes-Benz South Africa position and the successful candidate will be employed on a Mercedes-Benz South Africa contract of employment with local conditions of service. Contract Duration 01 February 2020 - 30 November 2021
OUTPUTS
- Monitor and ensure all W206 local suppliers can safe guard the supply of parts by guaranteeing the manufacturing and/or assembly process in-line with DIAMLER standards and timelines.
- To Monitor and ensure that W206 suppliers are informed of all aspects (timelines, technical requirements and any other details) required to meet the W206 ramp-up requirements for parts.
- Monitor and ensure tooling availability to manufacture and/or assemble local parts by timeline management and constant reviewing to meet the required W206 quality gates.
- Timeline manage and escalate all aspects influencing part readiness of the suppliers business to ensure readiness in-line with the master W206 plan.
- Constantly meet and project mange the suppliers’ progress cross-functionally to ensure readiness.
- Escalate and ensure corrective actions (contingencies) with the supplier and MBSA management when timelines are not being .met to achieve readiness on time.
- Provide knowledge, support, alignment and coordination to all the suppliers and part readiness teams.
- Provide accurate reports on a daily, weekly and monthly based by supplier per part showing maturity status to meet the W206 milestones for readiness.
- Responsible to ensure all suppliers can supply W206 parts in the correct maturity and available capacity in line with the W206 milestones and implementation plan.
- To assure compliance with S.H.E. requirements in the assigned area of responsibility and perform delegated S.H.E. tasks and duties in own responsibility. Inform superiors about deviations.
REQUIREMENTS
- Good Leadership skills.
- Good Product Knowledge with a Technical background.
- Working Knowledge of the German Language.
- Good IT systems knowledge especially DIALOG, START, MAMS, SAP and all MS office programs.
- Good Communication and project management skills.
- Willingness to work a 3 shift model.
- Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function.
- Leadership behaviours as per LEAD.
QUALIFICATION
- Minimum NQF 6 – National Diploma in Logistics/Degree Industrial Engineering or relevant equivalent
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years practical experience in years practical experience in part and supplier readiness management
- 2 years interacting and managing the supplier base in SA.
- At least 6 months participation in our Graduate Development Programme.
OTHER INFORMATION
“Mercedes-Benz South Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, however the following will apply:
- foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002;
- division’s Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998.
- Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.
Closing Date: 07 January 2020
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