Manufacturing Excellence Engineering Graduate

Are you a motivated analytical and innovative engineering graduate looking to build your career in a dynamic manufacturing environment PG Bison is looking for a Manufacturing Excellence Engineering Graduate to join our team and gain practical experience in improving manufacturing processes operational efficiency productivity and continuous improvement.

PG Bison is one of South Africas leading manufacturers of wood-based panel products recognised for its commitment to operational excellence innovation safety and developing its people. This opportunity will provide exposure to a world-class manufacturing environment where engineering principles are applied to solve operational challenges and drive sustainable improvements.

As a Manufacturing Excellence Engineering Graduate you will support initiatives aimed at improving manufacturing performance process efficiency quality productivity and cost effectiveness. You will work closely with engineering production maintenance and other operational teams to identify opportunities for improvement analyse data and implement practical solutions.

• Assist in analysing production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Conduct time studies work measurements and process mapping.
• Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Collect analyse and interpret operational data to support decision-making.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Monitor production performance and prepare reports on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in quality improvement projects and root cause analysis of production issues.
• Support capacity planning workflow optimisation and resource utilisation studies.
• Assist in developing production layouts and improving material handling processes.
• Participate in cost reduction and waste elimination initiatives.

• Grade 12.
• BEng/BSc Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering& Mechatronic Engineering.
• Ability to communicate well with coworkers.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.