Technical Supervisor/Planner at Bridgestone South Africa (Pty) Ltd

 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.

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.