Fabrication Material Runner

Summary:

Our client is looking for a Material Runner who will be responsible for assisting the factory manager, distributing tasks and guiding employees in achieving them, solving problems encountered, in order to streamline production and comply with the section schedule, carry out the preparation of machines and assist in the development / improvement and implantation of devices and flows other similar activities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the factory manager, distributing tasks and guiding employees in achieving them, solving problems encountered, in order to keep the flow complying with the section.

• Follow through the report the items produced and established priorities.

• Make sure the factory is supplied with the correct material by the time it is needed avoiding stops on the production line to search for materials.

• Assist in developing, improving, and implementing devices and production flows, accompanying tests, tool change, operational operation.

• Analyse the production schedule, breaking down the activities by operation and determining the material needs, in order to supply the jobs.

• Evaluate the production flow, ensuring the supply of parts, components and various materials (operation notes, drawings, measuring instruments, etc.) for the operation sequences. Establish priorities / urgencies, in order to anticipate issues, avoid stops and comply with the scheduled production.

• Order materials from the Central Warehouse based on needs established by production programs, and control the receipt/distribution of those materials to the jobs.

• Control, guide and update all items in the schedule, indicating the position of each item in the manufacturing process to the PCP daily, and noting any missing items.

• Read and interpret norms, procedures, specifications, drawings, measuring instruments and / or general guidelines regarding the activities to be developed.

• Inspect finished or in-process products, according to quality control procedures, evaluating them visually and/or using measuring equipment, and identifying them if necessary.

• Carry out minor maintenance, repairs and cleaning on machines, equipment, and/or the workplace, aiming to keep them in perfect working and use condition.

• Perform other tasks related to those described above, as requested by the immediate superior.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 1 year in a transformer manufacturing environment.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel and outlook is essential.

• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

• Must be able to communicate via phone and e-mail.

• Must be able to reconcile theoretical inventory vs actual inventory on hand.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.

• Ability to pay close attention to detail and co-ordinate various activities simultaneously.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

• Ability to work under pressure when many orders arrive simultaneously and to prioritise effectively.

• Must be able to plan under pressure and identify material and skill requirements.

• A keen sense of urgency and a willingness to learn additional job-related skills.

• Ability to design and develop innovative solutions.

• Knowledge of engineering drawings.

Working Conditions

Predominantly factory-based in an assembly environment.
Required to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends and holidays

How to Apply:

Please send your CV to: Phindile.g@tmskpi.com