Emiel De Wet
About Emiel De Wet
Emiel De Wet serves as a Faurecia Excellent System & Productivity Plant Specialist at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2015. He specializes in Lean Manufacturing Principles and conducts workshops to enhance efficiency and safety in manufacturing environments.
Work at Faurecia
Emiel De Wet has been employed at Faurecia since 2015, serving as a Faurecia Excellent System & Productivity Plant Specialist. His role focuses on enhancing system efficiency and productivity within the manufacturing environment at the company's facility located at 76 White Road, Retreat, Cape Town. He has contributed to various initiatives aimed at improving operational processes, including conducting Hoshin Workshops for strategic planning and continuous improvement.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Faurecia, Emiel De Wet held several positions in the field of industrial engineering and design. He worked at Full Facing (Pty) Ltd as an Industrial Engineer and Product Designer from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, he was employed at Todwil as a Senior Industrial Engineer and Designer from 2009 to 2013. His earlier roles included positions at Impressive Designs and Cecil Nurse as an Industrial Designer, and a brief tenure as a teacher at Paarl Boys High School.
Education and Expertise
Emiel De Wet studied at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, where he achieved a National Diploma in Three-Dimensional Design from 2002 to 2006. He also completed a course in Business Management/Entrepreneurship in 2001. His educational background includes a focus on Mechanical Engineering from 2000 to 2001. His expertise encompasses Lean Manufacturing Principles, ergonomic design, and the application of TAKT calculations to optimize production processes.
Professional Contributions
Emiel De Wet actively participates in initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing efficiency. He leads SMED Workshops to reduce changeover times and enhance production flexibility. He emphasizes the importance of standardized work to uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards. Additionally, he is involved in the SAF Digital & Automation Committee, focusing on the digital transformation and automation of manufacturing processes.
Focus on Employee Empowerment
In his current role, Emiel De Wet emphasizes the concept of polyvalence to empower employees, enhancing their versatility in the workplace. He advocates for energy-saving practices and ergonomic improvements in production processes, aiming to create a safer and more efficient work environment. His systematic approach to eliminating waste in manufacturing aligns with his commitment to optimizing resource use.