Productivity Specialist, Technical Assistance Service Unit, SEG 4
The JPC is a tripartite organization that is mandated to promote and facilitate productivity improvement at the national, sectoral and corporate levels. We invite applications from suitably qualified men and women to join the team.
Productivity Specialist, Technical Assistance Service Unit, SEG 4
Job Summary
The successful candidate will provide evidenced-based (measurements and diagnostics) productivity improvement services to private and public sector organizations.
Required Qualification, Knowledge and Experience
* Post-Graduate Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical), Business Administration or Management, or a suitable combination of related disciplines
* At least 5 years relevant experience at the senior management level with strong emphasis on production, corporate/strategic planning and training
* Industry and firm level productivity measurement and analysis for improved performance.
* Experience in applying productivity improvement tools such as Lean, TQM, 5S, ISO, Six Sigma.
Required Skills and Competencies
* Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
* Ability to employ business process mapping, re-engineering and change management solutions to organizational problem solving.
* Ability to apply operations research techniques would be a distinct advantage.
* Sound knowledge of performance based compensation schemes.
* Knowledge of computer systems that enhances organization efficiency and effectiveness.
* Ability to communicate form and substance effectively both orally and in writing.
* A results-oriented approach to planning and development
* Excellent time management, interpersonal and networking skills
* Sound knowledge in the development of educational material
* Be proficient in the use of Windows Office Suite and database applications.
Applications along with résumés should be sent by
August 31, 2015 to:
The Executive Director
Jamaica Productivity Centre