Administrator and Planning SpecialistKitwe

The Job of Administrator and planning specialist will ensure that all process and procedures and reports are being done correctly and accurately and ensure that there is efficiency in the planning and administration area. We are seeking a competent, motivated, and safety-conscious individual who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is committed to delivering high-quality work. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in planning, administration, and operational efficiency while supporting Liebherr's remanufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of effective procedures and processes in the planning and administration department to ensure efficiency.
• Collect and report all related CSI to Reman and components rebuilds are documented and reported to ensure traceability of what has been implemented per component.
• Ensure that all tooling that requires calibration is sent out and received back at the facility with the correct documentation in a timely manner.
• Plan forecasted and confirmed requirements of stock required for components to be remanufactured and oversees the development of the corresponding production plan.
• Conducts weekly meetings between planning and production department to review and address all technical, operational, and planning issues. And report them to the Reman Manager.
• Coordinates and provides weekly and month regular reporting on the performance of the remanufacturing facility:
• Actual vs budgeted manufacturing results
• Productive vs non-productive labour hours.
• Inventory shortages and their causes
• work in progress levels
• component volumes through the facility
• lifetime vs new variance
• MIN KPI vs Actual performance.
• Develop, manage, and prioritise strategic efficiency in automation of the Planning department.
• Oversee archiving completed quality documentation to ensure traceability and accountability for finished piece parts and components.
• Administration of planning related master data in the ERP system i.e. item planning parameters, bills of material, routings, work centers, sub-contractors, etc. for components and piece parts processed internally and/or externally by sub-contractors.
• Ensure all activities are conducted within Company and Legislative workplace health and safety guidelines.
• Monitor performance KPI’s of suppliers and subcontractors according to agreed terms.
• entation of a robust Quality Management System for ERP(QMS)
• Actively participates in the development of process, procedure and documentation (ERP)
• Ensures compliance to procedures and processes and polices to the ERP system and relevant documentation
• Assist with Liebherr Reman Certification Assessment program with all the planning and administrative areas.

Competencies

• Working together and Communicating
• Being open for change and development
• Assuming entrepreneurial responsibility
• Thinking with complexity
• Driving Innovation

QUALIFICATIONS

University Degree in production management or operations management with 5 Year post Qualification experience.
Prior experience in remanufacturing facility is essential.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Catherine Bwalya.

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