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BAT FIJI SUVA IS LOOKING FOR MODULE LEAD
The Module Lead has accountability for results for their module, Daily Management Systems (DMS), and organizational health of their module. Responsible to “lead” a Team of Technical Operators and operators (Equipment Owners) for their assigned module.  They are responsible for delivering the overall results necessary to achieve the module target by rigorous application of IWS.  95% of individual’s time will be spent on the operating Floor working with the team

ROLE PROFILE

JOB TITLE                                 : Module Lead

FUNCTION                                 : Operations - Manufacturing

CITY & COUNTRY                     : Fiji – Suva

REPORTS TO                            : Line Lead (SMD)

ROLE SUMMARY

Business

The module lead is accountable for the below:

  • Operate their equipment and Flow to work as needed to meet the business need Coach and develop the Technical operators / equipment owners
  • Support execution of personnel systems to grow capability of operators/equipment owners Teams (team skill matrix and training plan, quarterly assessments and leave approval
  • Work with other Module leaders, Technical Operators and Operators to maintain cohesive, responsive, flexible organization
  • Lead interface with contract organization for support / issue resolution for Shift Team
  • Lead the Shift DDS Meeting, per the Site DDS DMS.
  • Participant in weekly DDS meeting (as required).
  • Deliver Module Team capability for DMS execution.
  • AM single point contact for the Module Team.  Includes DMS, action plan execution, and maintenance of standards
  • Lead Module Team through the IWS Phase Journey
  • Coach Module Team and support resources to comply with established standards and document standards for improvements made
  • Deliver Module Team capability for Changeover execution per Standard Work Practice at target time
  • Support development and lead portions of loss elimination plans using IWS tools

People

  • Identification of training & development needs for operators on technical and DMS
  • Manage good working relationship with the key stakeholders (line, maintenance & process lead)
  • Create conducive environment that will motivate the team (maintenance lead, module lead and operators) to strive for achieving continuous improvement

Working relationship:

Internal:

  • Communicate effectively with all relevant stakeholders on machine performance index and help needed to facilitate line improvement
  • Work closely with Maintenance Lead, Line Lead, Module Lead and operators in rolling out and maintaining health checks
  • Good synergy with operators to have bottom-up feedback on action plan executed and its effectiveness reviewed

External:

  • OEM, Local vendors

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE

Experience/Education:

  • At least a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering with at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to work with data and information analysis using Microsoft Excel
  • Proficient in MS Words and power-point is required for OPL & Work Instructions 
  • Adequate knowledge on problem solving skills (5Whys, 6W2H) and general factory standard such as 5S, EHS & Good manufacturing practices.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills with all level of staff
  • SAP knowledge will be an added advantage
  • Able to lead a team and team player him/herself
  • Proficient in troubleshooting knowledge on machines (cigarette maker/packer) will be added advantage.

Key Success Factors:

The most important metrics by which successful performance will be judged are:

  • Observation skills on day-to-day problem impacting the process robustness
  • Analytical skills in addressing crux of issues in a fact-based manner
  • Sense of urgency in executing and follow up of action plans 
  • Attitude and self-discipline in time, people and management
  • Extrude team leadership and being a team player him/herself

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

  • Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
  • Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
  • Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
  • Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
  • Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!

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