Openings at M-Kopa Solar

JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder is responsible for developing and managing data models that monitor production performance levels, and efficiency of all warehouse functions, while ensuring all teams are properly staffed by maintaining staff scheduling models.

Key Job Functions

• Developing data tools to monitor and report on the performance indicators and efficiency of processes of the warehouse and logistics department
• Understand processes of each team within the warehouse, and identify health indicators to measure process efficiency
• Provide Warehouse performance data, to facilitate team leaders with the information required to hold performance discussions and a custodian of all performance data
• Real-time monitoring of SLAs, communication of deviations from SLAs, and impact analysis of deviations
• Being a link to the BI team on useful reports that can be automated to help create visibility
• Conducting data mining activities on an ad hoc basis, such as collecting and organizing data from multiple sources in order to identify patterns or other useful information
• Maintain databases and perform updates as necessary to ensure accuracy
• Regularly examine data reports to locate and resolve mistakes throughout
• Accurately analyze and collect data for various types of business reports
• Create business reports that provide insight into key data points
• Communicate the results of data analysis in written and verbal form and by creating visualizations
• Suggest areas of improvement from the data analyzed
• Monitor data to identify changes in financial and business trends
• Operate as the subject matter expert on staff scheduling practices using proper staffing models
• Meet with management to review staffing models and to make improvements on future staffing forecasts

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Degree in a related field
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• One to three years of experience as a financial or business analyst
• Analytical skills that allow for the development of data-driven reports
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to use SQL and Microsoft Excel to create pivot tables, graphs, and charts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively relate data to co-workers
• Excellent critical thinking skills to help solve business problems and make decisions
• Tendency to pay close attention to small details that could impact results
• General knowledge of warehouse operations, objectives, strategies, processes, and information flow

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Key Job Functions

• Responsible for all Product Quality related matters
• Establish inspection, measurement, and test plans including acceptance criteria of incoming components and finished goods
• Ensure high standards of product quality by inspecting input and output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions, and examining the functionality
• Checking that the assembly line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes, and inputting data into a quality database
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans, that can be used to determine the causes of product defects and reworks
• Keeping measurement equipment operating accurately by following calibration requirements and calling for repairs to ensure that assembly processes meet required standards
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and develop discard methods for any that do not meet requirements
• Maintaining documentation of systems installed and maintenance procedures
• Evaluating operational systems processes and workflows and recommending modifications to increase productivity
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data, and periodically reviewing the effectiveness of established quality improvement plans
• Writing technical reports and keeping up to date with developments in smartphone technology
• Ability to read schematics and PCBA board layouts with experience and ability to analyze and debug electronics at a PCB level, with strong knowledge of electrical wiring
• Take lead and work with the business and team at the warehouse to develop a Kaizen Charter
• Guides team through the Kaizen process, by coaching and educating team members on the application of Kaizen principles
• Is the subject matter expert in Kaizen, and helps the team to work together efficiently and effectively
• Training the production team on Kaizen 6S and quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training
• Ensures proper time management at work and in meetings
• Responsible for all Safety and Health Related activities on the assembly floor.
• Take lead in getting M-KOPA ISO certified in ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001
• Ensure adherence to set safety, health, and environmental standards in all areas of the warehouse
• Lead the OSHE committee at the warehouse
• Track progress on OSHE indicators like the number of days without Lost-Time-Accident, Near-misses, etcetera
• Write any necessary OSHE incident report required
• Drive the Environmental agenda

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Degree in BEng/BSc. in Electrical/Electronics Engineering/Physics or related field
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Certification in quality control is preferred.
• C1 Electrical License from ERC
• First Aid & Safety Certificate will be an added advantage
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Basic computer and math skills to calibrate and measure specifications
• Ability to use measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers, and computers
• In-depth understanding of company standards
• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards and best practices
• Understanding of target market and consumer needs
• Blueprint reading capabilities
• Documentation and reporting skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Comfortable standing or walking for long periods of time

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JOB PURPOSE:

The job holder determines structural, engineering, and process requirements for the assembly of new smartphones on the assembly line, troubleshoots, conducts smartphone repairs and reworks, and implements process improvements to increase output on the assembly line.

Key Job Functions

• Main activities that are undertaken by the jobholder and are reflective of the most important features of the job

Testing & Repair of mobile devices

• Inspecting electrical components during and after the product installation
• Replace parts and repair faults of mobile phones.
• Deconstruct mobile devices in order to analyze faults, perform the replacement or recycle parts
• Apply the information, such as periodic maintenance charts, step-by-step repair instructions/manuals, troubleshooting information, and overhaul procedures to perform routine maintenance and repairs

Maintain equipment

• Undertake Test, Repair, Inspection, and Maintenance on a range of Mechanical equipment and accessories and ensure they are in functional order prior to or after use.
• Ensure that equipment is being maintained in an energy-efficient and safe manner, and downtime is reduced to a minimum by anticipation of necessary repairs, keeping records of past operating experience
• General fault finding and repair to Electrical systems, sanity ware, and drainage.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive callouts in all assembly lines on all associated electrical equipment, general fault finding, and repairs to electrical assets and services
• Maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems

Process Improvement & Creating solutions to problems

• Provide technical and engineering skills to resolve operational issues, while meeting objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity
• Solve problems that arise in planning, prioritizing, organizing, directing/facilitating action, and evaluating performance.
• Use systematic processes of collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
• Develops and maintains specialized knowledge of current and emerging technologies
• Explore new technology solutions to be able to provide solutions out of the box
• Analyzes and develops resolutions for problems involving availability and/or performance at the system level
• Conduct regular training of assembly line workers as needed.
• Actively promote process improvement to ensure compliance with industry standards and Regulations
• Identification of subsequent changes to manufacturing and assembly drawings as necessary

Documentation

• The identification and/or generation of all documentation related to the integration of new products into the production environment.
• Generate and implement operating procedures and work instructions
• Maintain written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
• The identification and/or generation of all documentation related to the integration of new products into the production environment
• Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.

Upholding Safety

• Ensure all safe systems of work are employed for workshop-based tasks to ensure high standards of health & safety in the workplace are maintained
• Design, optimize and ensure processes meet requirements for standards, safety, and datelines

EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS & COMPETENCIES/ LICENCES & CERTIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Degree in BEng/BSc. in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering
• At least 1 year in electrical engineering/fault analysis/repair operations ideally working on cellular mobile devices
• Experience working with mobile devices.
• Experience in using or a desire to learn the required software.
• Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.
• Good skill in CAD
• Good attitude towards acquiring new knowledge
• Able to work under pressure and tight datelines
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Hands-On experience working with embedded systems
• Well versed with the various systems, tools, and procedures used in testing & failure analysis