Job Description

A challenging and exciting position exists in a reputable chemical manufacturing company for a suitably qualified Production Engineer in Kempton Park, Gauteng.
Purpose of the job
Mainly responsible for optimising plant operation to permit the manufacture of high quality chlorinated paraffins, ferric chloride, ferrous chloride and packed Cl2. The incumbent is responsible for solving any inherent technical problems on the plant in order to achieve company production targets. The incumbent must ensure the availability of technical specialist knowledge with a focus on daily activities and process performance at a low cost; in order to conduct a specification – compliant, reliable and optimised operating and thus maximise the added value for Business. The incumbent will also be responsible for reporting on all deviations, any raw material variances, production costs and OEE.
The incumbent also offers technical assistance to the logistics section at Ferric/ferrous loading, Caustic soda lye loading, HCl and plastichlor loading, and paraffin offloading.
The incumbent will ensure that systems, policies, processes and procedures are in place with regard to all aspects relating to Process Engineering. The incumbent will ensure that these are maintained in order to pro-actively and effectively identify and manage risk within the company.
Experience
 • 3-5 years Manufacturing/Chemical environment
 • 2-5 years SAP experience
Qualifications:
• BSc/BTech in engineering (chemical)
• Production managementplanning certificate will be an advantage
Technical Competencies
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety processes
• Understanding of the Manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. OHS Act and regulations)
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties
• Knowledge of chemical processes and transformations including chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of cost implications and business processes
• Knowledge of impact on profitability on an organization
• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Continuous Improvement and Auditing processes
• Investigating RCI’s, issues and non-conformances
• Computer literacy, SAP, Microsoft
• SAP R3
 
 
 
Key performance area
 • Plan, manage and optimize plants to ensure process efficiencies e.g. raw material usage optimisation, assets utilization, breakdown and downtime control optimisation etc.
• Manage production processes to ensure that targets are met and increased production volumes and stocks and ensure accurate production data.
• Ensure final products meet customers’ quality specifications as well as maintenance of quality systems and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance to environmental health and safety requirements.
• Ensure plant/ process related EH&S objectives and targets are met e.g. effluent optimisation, pollution and spillages minimisation, prevention of leaks of any kind, improved process and personnel safety.
• Ensure effective cost control measures, MOC evaluation and implementation, continuous process improvement.
• Ensure final products are in line with the voice of the customer.
• Update standard operating procedures, conduct training for plant personnel apply most effective technology.
• Solve technical problems on the plant.
• Report all deviations, any raw material variances, production costs and asset utilisation.
• Ensure that systems, policies, processes and procedures are in place with regards to all aspects relating to Process Engineering.
• Identify and manage risk.
• Assist the manager with lean manufacturing implementation within the section.
• Focus on best business practice and ethics.
• Management of maintenance activities.
• Manage Plant performance and overall equipment efficiency
• SHERQ Responsibilities
Personal Circumstances:
• Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the companies’ medical centre
• Will be required to work standby.
Salary:
R580K to R600K basic annual salary, highly negotiable depending on experience.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Skills Required