Job Description

About Us

Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.

To support the Plant in improving operational efficiency, productivity, quality and cost performance through data analysis, process improvement, work measurement and continuous improvement initiatives in compliance to the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E. requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E. tasks and duties & to inform superiors about deviations. To engage and manage the General Distributors/ Customer expectation internal and external on all Brand and Products.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with conducting time studies and work measurement activities.
• Support the development and maintenance of standard work instructions.
• Analyse production data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist in line balancing and process optimisation.
• Support manpower planning and capacity analysis.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and operational performance.
• Assist in plant layout studies and workflow optimisation.
• Participate in new product introductions and process implementation.
• Support cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Finance and HR.

• Matric plus 3-year degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Computer literacy.

Experience:

• 0 - 2 years relevant experience.

Knowledge

• Industrial Engineering principles
• Lean Manufacturing
• Work Study and Time Studies
• Process Mapping
• Basic Project Management
• Manufacturing processes
• Health and Safety awareness

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Data analysis and reporting

Competencies

• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Planning and organising
• Willingness to learn
• Time management
• Adaptability

Other important Information:

Daimler Truck Southern 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.
• Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.

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