Plant Engineer

Gauteng - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Plant Engineer

Personal care manufacturing

Location: Edenvale
Department: Engineering/Maintenance
Reports To: Head of Operations

Job Summary:

The Plant Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing all plant equipment and systems to ensure efficient and reliable operations. This role plays a key part in improving manufacturing processes reducing downtime and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have experience in SAP particularly in maintenance and materials management to streamline plant operations effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintenance & Reliability Management

Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and enhance equipment performance.
Use SAP PM (Plant Maintenance) to track equipment history maintenance schedules and work orders.
Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
Driving Preventative Maintenance Agenda.

2. Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement

Analyse plant operations to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
Optimize asset utilization and energy consumption to reduce operational costs.
Installation and commissioning of low cost Kaizen initiatives and Capex.
Capex and Opex budget plans
Utilize SAP reports and data analytics to support decision-making.

3. Safety Compliance & Environmental Regulations

Ensure compliance with health safety and environmental (HSE) regulations.
Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
Implement corrective measures based on audit findings and regulatory changes.

4. Project & Vendor Management

Lead engineering projects including new equipment installation modifications and upgrades.
Collaborate with vendors and contractors managing procurement through SAP MM (Materials Management) for spare parts and equipment.
Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to specification.

5. Team Leadership & Training

Supervise and mentor maintenance technicians ensuring continuous skills development.
Train staff on best practices in maintenance and SAP usage for maintenance tracking.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in mechanical Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
5 years of experience in plant engineering within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in SAP PM and MM (Plant Maintenance & Materials Management) is required.
Experience in preventive maintenance strategies root cause analysis and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance).
Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and quality standards (ISO HACCP etc.).
Project management experience in plant operations and equipment installations.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Knowledge of automation systems PLCs and SCADA.
Familiarity with energy-saving initiatives and sustainability practices in FMCG.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Working Conditions:

Factory-based role requiring hands-on involvement in plant operations.
May require occasional travel to other facilities or vendor sites.
Availability for on-call support during critical breakdowns or emergencies.

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