Total 2 production engineer job vacancies in The Philippines

As a Line of Business Expert for Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling under SC PGA have in-depth knowledge of SAP PP/DS, experience with production planning, and a strong understanding of business processes in manufacturing. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP PP & PP/DS solutions to enhance our production planning and scheduling processes. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, supply chain, and IT, to ensure effective and efficient use of SAP PP/DS to meet business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

SAP SME:

• SAP Support and Troubleshooting

• User Support: Act as the primary point of contact for SAP PP/DS-related queries and issues.

• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Provide ongoing support and maintenance for SAP PP/DS solutions, including troubleshooting and resolving issues.

• Collaboration and Escalation: Collaborates with others, such as SMEs, Module Leads, Consultants, or BITS team, to resolve complex issues that require specialized expertise

Any role with SAP access:

• Ensure the accurate and real-time execution of tasks related to the process/es they are responsible for, including the recording of information and report generation in the designated forms and platforms (e.g. SAP)

• Integrate with other parties/ functions whose processes are interfaced with their processes (to enable alignment, efficient flow of the process, and effective implementation of controls)

• For detailed SAP-related tasks, please refer to the attached RACI

Focuses on the Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling SAP Processes

OpCM Representation:

• Operational Change Management

• PM ERP Implementation Methodology: Leads the development and execution of detailed implementation plans for proposed changes in the system (e.g. change requests facilitation), monitoring progress against predefined metrics, and ensuring timely and effective adjustments based on evaluation findings. (Note: Applicable only to OpCM Reps - SMEs)

• Leading Change: Guides the identification of organizational needs for change, defining SMART objectives, creating comprehensive change management plans, implementing effective training programs (e.g. UAT), and ensuring sustained integration of change into organizational culture

• Managing Resistance: Focuses on developing and executing effective communication plans, ensuring clarity of change messages tailored to diverse audiences. Additionally, it also involves identifying sources of resistance, implementing strategies to reduce it, facilitating transparent communication, building support coalitions, and celebrating successes in the team

Business Process Analysis and Improvement:

• Analyze current business processes related to production planning and detailed scheduling.

• Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in production planning processes.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement process improvements and best practices.

Process Design and Redesign:

• Develop and design future-state processes that align with SC PGA goals, best practices, and industry standards

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define process requirements, create process maps, and design processes aligned with SAP fit to standard

Process Optimization:

• Identify and implement process improvement initiatives to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity

• Use Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies to drive efficiency and eliminate waste

Change Management:

• Facilitate change by effectively communicating process changes, benefits, and impacts to stakeholders

• Collaborate with the SC PGA leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth process transition and adoption

• Performance Measurement and Metrics:

• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of SC processes

• Establish reporting mechanisms to monitor process performance and identify areas for further improvement

Process Documentation and Training:

• Create and maintain process documentation, including process flows, blueprints, system navigation documents, and training materials

• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure effective understanding and adherence to new processes

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with other SAP modules (e.g., MM, IM, EWM, SD, QM) to ensure seamless integration and data consistency.

• Collaborate with IT teams to manage system upgrades, patches, and other technical activities.

• Partner with supply chain, production, and logistics teams to align SAP PP/DS functionalities with business processes.

• Provide expertise and guidance on SAP PP/DS capabilities, functionality, and best practices.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements within the SAP PP/DS landscape.

• Conduct regular system health checks, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal functionality.

• Stay updated on the latest SAP PP/DS developments and trends to introduce innovative solutions.

System Administration and Training:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including business process flows, functional specifications, test cases, and user manuals.

• Provides training and support to end-users, ensuring they are proficient in using SAP PP/DS functionalities.

• Develop and maintain documentation, including process flows, training materials, and system configurations.

• The line of business experts helps ensure SAP System issues are monitored for resolution and closure

System Administration and Training:

• The line of business experts helps in ensuring SAP System issues are monitored for resolution and closure

• Conducts refreshers training to ensure knowledge retention and sustainability

Maintenance and Calibration

1. Performs troubleshooting and implements corrective action to immediately address emergency downtime, production delays and/or quality issues during the shift.
2. Implements maintenance works ensuring that the methods and materials applied are in accordance with the sound engineering and applicable standards.
3. Provides inputs and recommends action plans for the repairs and maintenance works.
4. Investigates root cause/s, implements and/or recommends cost-effective corrective action plans.
5. Performs calibration of all plant control and measuring equipment as maybe required ensuring that devices remain reliable and that these conform to applicable standards.

Condition-based Monitoring

1. Monitors operational performance efficiencies and performs analysis of problems encountered.
2. Performs vibration monitoring and/or thermal imaging as provided for in the preventive maintenance program.
3. Analyzes results, implements and/or recommends corrective/preventive action plan on the abnormalities and potential problems identified and communicates Supervisors and/or Manager for evaluation and approval of implementation.

Spare Parts Monitoring

1. Identifies and recommends action plans for the procurement of materials needed for the effective and on-time implementation of maintenance work.
2. Coordinates with the Maintenance Planners, Supervisors and Manager to ensure availability of materials.

Improvement Projects

1. Designs and performs cost estimates of improvement projects and submits to Supervisors and/or Manager for evaluation.
2. Implements improvement projects ensuring that these are in accordance with project specifications and applicable standards
3. Performs electrical/instrumentation installations ensuring safety and efficiency and that specifications are met.

Power System and Energy Management

1. Operates and tends the power generators as may be required during scheduled and unscheduled power interruptions.
2. Ensures that power is appropriately provided to critical processes and/or departments.
3. Monitors critical power system parameters, power factor, demand and energy of all critical process areas in the plant.

Other Tasks

1. Assures the accuracy and completeness of all drawings, files, engineering records, reports, prints, and tasks of assigned projects.
2. Learns and understands other processes through immersion and development training in other departments.
3. Actively participates in company programs and provides support at all times.
4. Establishes, maintains, recommends and implements a good housekeeping program for all areas of responsibility to ensure compliance to food safety standards set by GMP, HACCP & Halal.
5. Attends to night calls and other maintenance emergencies as the need arises.
6. Performs related work as may be assigned by the immediate superior.