Process Engineer

PROCESS ENGINEER

Purpose of the position:

The Process Engineers fundamental drive is the continual improvement of efficiency performancecompetitive advantage and utilisation of plant equipment labour knowledge planning inventoryproduction processes and tasks by drawing on knowledge resources within the business the use oflean manufacturing principles and OMS to continually improve the value stream and its components.

MainResponsibilities:

• Oversight of the converting processes and working to maintain optimisation of the continuousmanufacturing process
• To develop implement and drive the Continuous Improvement Program primarily focused around:4Ms - machines materials methods and manpower.
• Analysis & reporting on the consumption of materials and utilities.
• Develop and lead VIP cost improvements.
• Develop and set standards for consistent operations across all shifts and ensure that throughcoaching and influencing the performance of the shift production team is being managed to achieve this.
• Development and implementation of action plans together with the production teams to address anydeviation from standard as identified through OMS.
• Co-ordinate the quality improvement program together with shift production teams SHERQ andother technical resources (internal and external).
• Plan co-ordinate and execute machine tests and trials together with shift production teams andother technical resources (both internal and external).
• Completion of documentation to show and ensure compliance with both internal and externalregulations and protocols
• Monitoring of equipment including regular testing and ensuring maintenance tasks are carried out
• Perform risk assessments of the equipment and processes being used. This refers to staff safetyand safety within the plant and can also extend outwards to include things such as theenvironmental impact.
• Analyse and interpret process data to advise the Site Engineer and the Operations Manager onpotential operational and quality risks as well as opportunities for improvement.
• Provide process knowhow during the development of projects machine rebuilds new productdevelopment.
• Planning and installation of new equipment

Educational and Experience:

• B. Tech or National Diploma in Pulp and Paper Technology B. Tech / BSc or National Diploma in IndustrialEngineering.
• Minimum of 3 years Process Engineering experience
• Skilled in using the MS Office package Advance Excel skills
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing 6-Sigma or similar methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge understanding and experience of FMCG or Converting plant and able to translate this into practical applications to improve business unit performance.
• Responsible for analysis and interpretation of data into charts diagrams and reports.
• Sound understanding of SHERQ legislation and standards
• Ability to develop and implement processes and procedures which simplify and enhance the operation.
• Proficient problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Sound decision-making high level of computer literacy and systems understanding.
• Project management ability to manage people budgets and complex projects and bring them to completion on time and on budget

Should you not be contacted within two weeks please take your application as unsuccessful.