Final Products Specialist

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Production Specialist to provide technical support in optimizing production processes. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives to enhance production efficiency, manage technical aspects of production functions, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and collaboration across various departments, making a significant impact on the company's operational success. If you are passionate about production excellence and have a strong background in process control, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production and process control.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Technical departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical aspects of production processing functions.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and provide technical support for new products.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and world-class manufacturing standards.

Skills

Production and process control

Report writing skills

Statistical data collection

Material balance knowledge

Training and assessment

Project Management leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

B.Tech Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Electrical or related field

Job description

Our client, a proudly South African Manufacturing company, currently seeks your specialist experience to provide advisory technical support in the Production function to drive optimum production output and efficiencies according to prescribed standards and procedures.

POSITION INFO :

Minimum Job Requirements :

1. B.Tech Degree in Metallurgical, Chemical, Electrical, or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in production and process control.
3. Proven report writing skills.
4. Working knowledge of statistical data collection and production support systems.
5. Knowledge of material balance, BOMs and run rates.
6. Knowledge of smelting, packaging, and bi-metal operation will be advantageous.
7. Experience in training and assessment.
8. Technically proficient with demonstrated potential to lead specialist functions and a technical team.
9. Previous Project Management leadership experience (Capex projects initiation, installation through to commissioning).
10. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Technical departments (R&D, Design, Production, Packaging).
11. Attention to detail, but with ability to see the big picture and impacts/outcomes.

Responsibilities and Key Outputs :

Report to the Final Products Manager :

1. Responsible for the technical aspects of the production processing functions within a production discipline.
2. Lead the process of defining current production process requirements and qualify proposed processes against machine/equipment and/or overall capability.
3. Review and update production recipes in line with specifications to ensure business continuity and continual improvement.
4. Collaborate with Foreman and Operators by undertaking regular tours to ensure plant is operating at required rate and specified conditions are being adhered to.
5. Subject-Matter Expert, and lead problem-solving initiatives by conducting investigations and providing solutions.
6. Develop, review and record operational documentation.
7. Provide technical support in the development of new products and provide training to production staff on new/enhanced products.
8. Promote good maintenance practices to ensure safety, quality, cost-effectiveness and minimal downtime.
9. Support Management in driving a cost-effective and efficient operation to maximize business profits.
10. Adhere and enforce all health and safety regulations and report all safety hazards, accidents, and incidents.
11. Provide Management with reporting on production variances, downtime, and any other relevant reporting required.
12. Adhere to set out world-class manufacturing standards in order to ensure the company remains competitive.