Senior Superintendent - Training

Job description:Job PurposeTo teach and coach employees in applying lean, six sigma and quality concepts to enhance their productivity and problem solving skills.Key AccountabilitiesManagement of annual training plans.Conducts training needs analysis for company sites relating to Lean, Quality & Six Sigma concepts.Prepares the Lean manufacturing, Quality & Six Sigma training program according to department needs and plant guidelines and measures its effectiveness.Training coordination: coordinates with Human Resources the preparation and delivery of the agreed annual training plan.Training delivery: delivers training on Lean manufacturing, Quality & Six Sigma to all company staff.Documentation management: maintains a documented inventory of training, which includes requirements and curriculum, and ensures an accurate database of training is maintained for all employees.Guarantee effectiveness: regularly evaluates the effectiveness of training and develops appropriate training solutions/changes to ensure a high level of competence in Lean manufacturing, Quality and Six Sigma of company site personnel, mentoring and coaching Lean practitioners in their development and transformation to Lean culture.Budget: provides input (external training requirements, consumables, spares, visuals, tools) to the annual budget of the department for training on Lean, Quality & Six Sigma concepts.KPIs and reporting: submits periodic reports to departmental management on the status of the training programs, analyzes trends and makes recommendations for improvement; submits reports on number of improvement/productivity projects initiated post training.Continuous improvement: identifies deficiencies within the Lean, Quality & Six Sigma training program for the purpose of developing and implementing enhancements/improvements.Authority & Decision MakingEnsures that training modules are linked with company business strategy. Ensures training is conducted as per the schedule (meeting training deadlines is an important task). The job holder works under minimal supervision and keeps the management updated at all times whilst consulting him/her on any areas of decision making, approvals, signing of contracts and general feedback.Qualifications & SkillsBachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering from an internationally recognised university in science or a related field.Six Sigma Black Belt.Lead Auditor certificate in ISO 9001.Auditor certificate in other Management Systems also preferable.Minimum experience: 3 years of auditing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, preferably within the aluminium smelter industry, heavy manufacturing industry or automotive.At least 5 years operations experience in a Lean & Six Sigma manufacturing environment working with employees and external agencies and a minimum of 3 years delivering and implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts.Thorough knowledge of Lean Management System, Lean tools and concepts.Strong skills in developing training modules and training delivery.Well‑developed communication, presentation and written skills in English.Good computer literacy.Accomplished ability in public speaking.Experience with electronic management systems such as SAP, intranet, etc.Thorough knowledge of ISO 9001 and related standards (PAS 99, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 27001, ISO 17025, ISO-TS 16949, preferred in addition) and quality tools competency.Auditing skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr