📍 Location: Rosslyn, Gauteng, South Africa
📅 Closing Date: Not specified (Applications currently open)
About BMW South Africa
BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd., a leader in the global automotive industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Engineering Specialist to join its Rosslyn Plant. This position falls within the Body in White production area and plays a critical role in leading and optimizing operations across Logistics, Assembly, and Painted Body processes.
The successful candidate will manage production teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are consistently achieved — all in alignment with BMW’s commitment to innovation and excellence.
Position Overview
This is a leadership position that requires a proactive, results-driven professional to oversee production efficiency, quality, and safety while motivating teams to deliver outstanding performance. The role operates on a rotating shift pattern (early, late, and night shifts).
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop production teams to achieve volume, quality, and cost objectives.
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Oversee continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process stability and performance.
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Supervise and mentor Process Leaders and frontline staff.
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Lead cross-functional projects addressing complex production issues.
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Manage materials, chemicals, and consumables to ensure cost-efficient operations.
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Collaborate with suppliers to enhance packaging, waste reduction, and supply chain performance.
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Maintain shift coordination, balance workloads, and ensure smooth communication during handovers.
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Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards and contribute to ISO 9001 implementation.
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Enforce high standards of safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance.
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Partner with Purchasing, Quality, Product, and Project departments on improvement strategies.
Scope of Responsibility
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Lead production teams to meet reliability, volume, and delivery targets.
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Manage departmental budgets for scrap, consumables, overtime, and maintenance.
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Conduct cost analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives.
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Drive ad-hoc projects for continuous improvement with measurable outcomes.
Qualifications & Experience
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Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification (BTech/BEng/BSc in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Production Engineering).
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Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive or related manufacturing environments.
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Minimum 5 years in leadership or management roles.
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Experience with technology-specific processes is an advantage.
Key Skills
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Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
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Excellent problem-solving and data analysis capabilities.
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Proven expertise in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen, Lean).
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Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety principles.
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Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
About You
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A proactive and hands-on leader who inspires excellence in production teams.
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Skilled in process optimization, problem-solving, and cost management.
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Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
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Flexible and willing to work rotating shifts (early, late, and night).
What BMW Offers
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A dynamic and innovative work environment within a world-class automotive manufacturer.
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Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
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Exposure to cross-functional engineering projects.
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A collaborative and safety-conscious workplace culture.
Legal Entity: BMW (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
Job Field: Body in White
Job ID: 170527
Publication Date: 7 October 2025
Location: Rosslyn, Gauteng