Technical Assistant-Brits Manufacturing Plant - Brits
Bridgestone
Technical Assistant-Brits Manufacturing Plant POSITION SNAPSHOT JobReq ID: 52096 Type of work: On site Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent Full/Part Time: Full time Location: Brits, ZA OUR COMPANY Bridgestone in Europe, CIS, Middle East, India and Africa (BSEMIA), headquartered in Zaventem (Belgium), is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. In addition to our premium tire products, we offer a growing portfolio of tire-centric and mobility solutions. Together with our partners and guided by "Serving Society with Superior Quality”, that has been our mission since Shojiro Ishibashi founded Bridgestone in 1931, we are working to accelerate sustainable mobility innovations and solutions. Through innovative technology, we are committed to easier, safer, smoother and seamless mobility for our society and customers improving how people move, live, work and play. Bridgestone also benefits from a significant retail network throughout the region – in fact our retail presence in the EMIA region is the largest in the tire industry. Through 17 distinct retail partners, we have around 3,500 outlets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa as well as around 2,500 outlets through our partner network in India. This network offers a selection of services, concepts and mobility solutions. At Bridgestone we pride ourselves on the strong relationships we maintain with everyday drivers and this extensive retail network is one of the core reasons why. You can learn more about our Group at https://bridgestone-emia.com/ In line with the “Bridgestone Essence”, our work environment is based on integrity and teamwork, where everyone can learn from each other and contribute with their own ideas in achieving the coming goals. We want to hear from people who can take the challenge, unleash their creative potential and contribute to the company success demonstrating ownership, courage and agility. We want you to develop your skills, expand your knowledge and be proud of your work. POSITION DESCRIPTION Technical Services Assistance Type of Contract: Permanent Location: Brits Manufacturing Plant Job Purpose Technical assistant on shift, reporting directly to the Senior Process Technologist. This is a Local role, based in Brits and will be responsible for the management and control of tire components, building, curing and final inspection areas to support production with regards to technical aspects of these areas. Ensure that all specifications and technical documentation are controlled and issued timeously and are correct during back shifts. Control of tire assembling, curing and final inspection processes and ensure smooth operation. To manage and control uniformity downgrade, waste and scrap, buff and rework to ensure targets are met. Lead uniformity, waste and scrap analysis as well as buff and rework analysis during back shifts. Assisting with the improvements or techniques of tire processing to identifying countermeasures and making suggestions on possible improvements. Ensure that technical specs and standards are adhere to and invest in training activities to ensure that there is a good understanding of these spec and standards Responsibilities: Perform duties within a limited range as per instructions from the instructor or person in charge. Perform a wider range of duties unsupervised as advised by the instructor or person in charge. Perform wide range of duties unsupervised, seeking advice from seniors only when necessary. Analyse data using MS Excel and proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and outlook. Negotiate in detail without hindrance with engineering, foreman and supervisor levels. Negotiate in detail without hindrance with core engineering, supervisors, and managers within the plant. Daily follow up on uniformity downgrade, scrap, buff & rework items from building and curing. Assistance and participation in technical and production activities to ensure target are met. Investigation and analysis of problems during back shifts. Problem Solving with production supervisors and EO. Trouble shooting on the factory floor, and on the floor decisions to help with problem solving and effectiveness. Inspect off-spec material and seek advice from supervisors. Assisting in disposition of scrap or defective material. Judge defective products, and how to process them. Tire cut section sample and check dimensions. Take tread contour sample, and judge for conformity. Ensure adherence to quality/technical/process standards. Process and Product checks and follow up of corrective actions. Detecting abnormalities in tire assembly machines, curing and testing machines. Tire assembly machine and curing press adjustments and understands their functions. Requirements: Matric and / or relevant tyre experience. Drivers License Management ability Computer literate Physically capable Willing to travel Confidentiality Good communication skills Ambition BRIDGESTONE BEHAVIOURS Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following: Agility – to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace Courage – to share ideas, think out of the box Ownership – to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role BRIDGESTONE LEADERSHIP ESSENCE Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following: Establishes strategic direction and effectively communicates the vision: Communicates a clear and inspiring vision for the business; drives competitive and innovative strategies and is able to generate alignment against the strategic direction Demonstrates business acumen to achieve results through others: Understands, educates and applies the fundamental business concepts by which a company operates in order to deliver results and create a climate that fosters personal commitment to excellence Promotes and enhances company culture: Champions the organization’s shared values and beliefs Effectively manages across cultures: Achieves effective collaboration, alignment, and communication across multiple dimensions of cultural diversity BOSS focused - serves the customers having the end users in mind: Makes BOSS (end users) and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; develops and sustains productive relationships with BOSS; leverages BOSS intimacy in the development of new products, services and competitive advantage Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional intelligence: Recognizes one’s personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits. Understands emotions and their effects Intellectually curious in support of learning agility: Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application Embraces and leads change and innovation: Encourages different and innovative approaches to address problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the organization Identifies and develops organizational talent: Attracts high calibre diverse talent, leads and guides others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives through on-going development and collaboration Education and experience: Have a background of tire manufacturing industry and have good knowledge of tire components/assembly/curing/final inspection process. Good knowledge and background of quality standards and systems. 1 year working experience in the manufacturing industry. Quality and technical related qualifications. A tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 will be an advantage. Why should you apply? We are passionate about our people and want to offer them the opportunity to develop and grow. Bridgestone as a global company drives your career to the next level by offering you possibilities to work in an international setting. You will have the opportunity to work with leading technologies. We help you to drive your career path onward and upward work in a culture of feedback that recognizes you and helps your development. You will work in a healthy and safety environment, as safety is a key priority area in Bridgestone. If you can demonstrate the skills we are looking for and would like to make a difference in a Pioneering company dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of real-world mobility solutions, join us at Bridgestone Process Next Steps: All applications will be reviewed. Our HR team will contact those applicants who we would like to invite for the next stage of the recruitment process. Please don’t hesitate and apply at https://careers.bridgestone-emea.com/ We are looking forward hearing from you You can learn more about our Group and reasons to join us on www.bridgestone-emia.com MORE INFORMATION All applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process. We are looking forward to hearing from you DISCLAIMER Diversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA’s values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of ‘Serving Society with Superior Quality’, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.
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