Technical Supervisor/Planner at Bridgestone Europe NV/SA

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, Technical Tyre Knowledge, Computer Literacy, Organizational Abilities, Time Management, Attention To Detail, Customer Service Orientation, Problem-Solving Skills, Confidentiality, Professionalism, Ability To Work Independently, Teamwork, Initiative, Safety Compliance, Technical Training, Equipment Audits

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Purpose Technical Supervisor / Planner provides technical and safety support to site personnel and where necessary, liaise with senior personnel within the client companies. The Technical Supervisor / Planner will be resourceful, flexible to a changing business environment and its demands and adapt quickly to new circumstances. The Technical Supervisor / Planner must be able to maintain a high level of participation in the safe running of an on-site. Otraco Southern Africa is a key part of Bridgestone’s strategy to enhance mobility solutions and tyre-centric services across all market segments. As part of Bridgestone's initiative to improve these services, the company recognized a need for specific mining services and enhancements within the mining sector. The acquisition of Otraco Southern Africa, with its expertise in tyre management systems, creates a valuable opportunity to expand and strengthen Bridgestone's mobility solutions in this important market. For more information about Otraco Southern Africa, please read the details below. Responsibilities: Liaise with tyre suppliers with regards to tyre supply and manufacturer warrantees Make recommendations to Project Engineers on any factor affecting tyre performance and costs, or which would enhance the overall performance of the operation (usually via GMR). Ensure that the contract scope of work is performed to a high quality of service. Taking part in the evaluation of all training procedures and personnel assessments Ensure that quality documents are maintained, filed and archived according to OMS procedures. Ensure that technical standards are implemented and being maintained on sites where appropriate. Audit sites for compliance to the OMS. Liaise with responsible personnel as required, identifying and reporting any quality related complaints or deficiencies. Ensure that Otraco standards and policies are being maintained and that all employees comply with the procedures as per the OMS. Review the statistical and written sections of monthly reports (GMR/SMR’s). Provide technical specifications & feedback to the technical manager to ensure that workshop equipment is fit for purpose and meets safety requirements. Provide technical reports and site severity reports. Prepare technical presentations as and when required. Provide technical engineering support for proposed contracts. Perform tool & equipment audits. Perform technical training on tools & equipment . Perform and monitor equipment calibrations. Prepare Pit Reports. Prepare Weekly Wall Charts. Scheduling planned work. Asset management – Cerf / Verify / TM17. Forecasting (Tyre Requirements). Adhere to and make use of the Otraco disciplinary procedure. Qualifications & Experience Required Exceptional communication skills Valid driver’s license Senior Certificate or equivalent to Grade 12 Sound technical tyre knowledge Must be able to perform without supervision Computer literacy with advanced experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Education, Master, other certification: Grade 12 National Senior Certificate. A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s license (South African Code 08). Experience (years): 4 years or more of Off the Road (OTR) earthmoving experience Skills: Good communication skills, both written and verbal Advance computer literacy (MS Office, email, data entry). Organizational and time management abilities. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Customer Service Orientation Willingness to learn and take initiative. Basic problem-solving skills Confidentiality and professionalism. Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively. Safety: Ensure that all personnel work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures. Ensure that all personnel are properly inducted into the workplace. Ensure that all personnel have valid driver’s licenses, medicals and inductions. Ensure that all personnel adhere to the site “lock-out” procedure. Ensure that all personnel use and maintain personal protective equipment according to procedures. Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures. Compile safety audits. Monitoring and conducting Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Planned Task Observation (PTO), (SBO) and risk assessments. Assist with the investigation of incidents to determine controls to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury or damage to personnel and equipment. Review safe work procedures to ensure Otraco site personnel are compliant with technical standards and sound, safe work practices. Ensure compliance with all instructions documented in the OMS Safety Plan. Promote safe work practices throughout the company. Assist with setting safety standards, implementing safety programmes and ensure that all Otraco employees have the systems to maintain safe working practices on each site. Accept and adhere to legal appointment. With over 50 years’ experience delivering off-the-road (OTR) and light mobile equipment (LME) tyre management solutions, Otraco help customers to maximise tyre life, increase productivity, reduce waste and improve safety. Otraco’s highly skilled teams are in 60+ customer mining operations across three continents in Australia, New Zealand, Southern Africa and Chile. Otraco offers a robust portfolio of OTR tire management solutions that track tires across the full lifecycle, such as its computerized Otracom platform. Otraco’s offering will complement Bridgestone’s world-class OTR products and solutions, including Bridgestone MasterCore*3 surface mining tires and the tire monitoring and management solution. Bridgestone Southern Africa Mining services and OTRACO Southern Africa have joined forces to accelerate Mining tyre management and mobility solutions in Southern Africa, under one banner. Together Bridgestone and OTRACO have market-leading Mining tyre management and mobility solutions.

Responsibilities

The Technical Supervisor/Planner provides technical and safety support to site personnel and ensures compliance with quality and safety standards. Responsibilities include liaising with tyre suppliers, auditing sites, and preparing technical reports and presentations.