SAP process improvement operative
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Job description
- Act as the shopfloor point of contact for SAP-related production queries across Extrusion and Mix.
- Ensure production execution transactions are completed correctly and on time
- Provide 1st and 2nd line support to operators and field experts, resolving issues and preventing repeat errors.
- Maintain discipline between physical stock movements and SAP movements, escalating gaps and driving corrective actions.
Process analysis and mapping
- Understand and document current production and material flow processes
- Identify bottlenecks, failure points, and waste drivers.
- Translate process findings into practical improvements that work on the shopfloor.
Variance investigation and root cause
- Investigate material variances, additional material usage, and losses with field experts and support teams.
- Produce simple weekly/monthly variance insights and lead actions to close gaps.
- Drive root cause and corrective action discipline, ensuring improvements are implemented and sustained.
Continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead or support improvement activities to strengthen productivity, compliance, and stock integrity.
- Implement "keep it simple" Lean-style improvements: standard work, visual controls, checklists, quick audits, and training refreshers.
- Encourage improvement ideas from operators and field experts and support implementation with clear ownership and follow-up.
Training, documentation, and adoption
- Create and maintain shopfloor-friendly SOPs, guides, and quick reference sheets for key SAP transactions and processes.
- Train and coach selected field experts / super users to raise capability and reduce reliance on one person.
- Deliver refresher training where repeat errors appear, and track training completion where required.
Stock control support
- Coordinate or lead weekly/monthly stock takes and cycle counts in production areas.
- Support improvements in stock accuracy by tightening process controls and SAP compliance in the production environment.
EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED (attach org chart)
No Direct Reports
Requirements
Do you have experience in SAP?, * A minimum of 5 years working in a fast-paced production environment with SAP.
- Production and SAP expertise.
- Good analytical mindset and Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent Teamworking Approach
- Great communication skills - Fluent in English both written and oral..
- Demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies:
Innovation - Leveraging possibility thinking in creating new value for customers
Accountability - Delivering excellence through personal motivation and engagement
Performance Excellence - Elevating the performance bar and delivering on commitments with high quality solutions
Change and Risk Taking - Working toward our future, altering the course as needed and balancing risks and rewards in making decisions
Customer Focus - Understanding customer needs and delivering superior solutions with passion
Teamwork - Encouraging collaboration, trust and cooperation among and within work groups, * Formal SAP qualification.
- A Minimum of 5 Years working practical knowledge of SAP and experience of a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Excellent Microsoft office experience and skills.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
- 50% standing
- Computer work 50%
