Manufacturing Excellence Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The main purpose of the role is to lead the implement Manufacturing Excellence Customs & Practices {MECP} as defined by MECP CoE in the designated plant/site. The role influences the site leadership and partners with them to drive the MECP methodology. The role is also custodian of the MECP methodology and MECP change management at site level. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE Develop, maintain, and execute the multi‑year site MECP roadmap aligned to business priorities and manufacturing strategy. Lead MECP pillar maturity assessments and support pillars with the development of improvement plans. Mentor pillar teams (Teamwork, Focused Improvement, 5S, etc.) to ensure methodological rigour . Contributes to the group MECP community of best practice (audits, training, benchmarking etc) Lead and track the site’s annual productivity targets, including cost savings, efficiency gains, waste reduction, and OEE improvement. Use data-driven insights to identify loss hotspots and improvement opportunities. Guide teams to use data analytics, statistical methods, capability studies, and digital tools to solve chronic losses. Identify opportunities for automation, digitisation, and Industry 4.0 solutions that enhance operational performance. Generate all prescribed MECP management reports required by all levels of the organisation Benchmark industry best practices internally and externally, identifying opportunities for future improvements. Facilitate monthly MECP governance forums, steering committees, and progress reviews. Develop MECP talent pipeline, mentorship programs, and operator skill-matrices. Lead site-wide change management for CI deployment, ensuring adoption across all Key Attributes and Competencies Core knowledge TPM/WCM philosophy and principles, Supply Chain Best Practices (people, process & technology), Project Management, Supply Chain KPI’s. Academic Conceptual /Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Problem solving, Decision making, Degree Industrial, Mechanical Engineering or engineering degree. Leadership Owning it, develop self & others, thinking innovation. Staying step ahead. Personal Effectiveness Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 2 years continuous Improvement, Production Management, R&D, TPM Methodology {5 years' experience in leadership role and at least 3 years in WCM/TPM} Industry-Experience in FMCG industry desirable In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.