Chemical Engineer: Lead Plant Optimization & Growth Path

Jelocorp; Newcastle; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelocorp is looking for a qualified Chemical Engineer in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee and optimize production processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, while managing production personnel. This role offers a career path into a Production Manager position for candidates demonstrating strong technical and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in chemical manufacturing, with opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years' experience in chemical manufacturing or heavy industrial processing.
• Experience supervising production personnel for at least 2–3 years.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize production processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Manage, supervise, train, and develop production personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Skills

Process optimization

Leadership and people management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing/process management systems

Job description

Jelocorp is looking for a qualified Chemical Engineer in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. You will oversee and optimize production processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, while managing production personnel. This role offers a career path into a Production Manager position for candidates demonstrating strong technical and leadership skills.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in chemical manufacturing, with opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization.