FMCG Production Engineer: Optimize & Innovate On-Site

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Retirement fund membership

Paid annual leave

Training and career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Engineer for a leading FMCG facility in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA. You will optimize production lines, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement on-site.

You will work with production supervisors, QA, and maintenance to meet targets, implement new technologies, and maintain high quality standards.

This role offers exposure to fast-paced manufacturing and growth within the FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role, preferably in FMCG.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, particularly in high-volume production environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA.
• Experience with process simulation software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Troubleshoot production line issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment and production lines.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.
• Ensure production activities comply with safety regulations and quality standards.
• Train production operators and technicians on new processes and equipment.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) activities and ensure manufacturability.
• Collect and analyze production data to track performance and identify trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Engineer for a leading FMCG facility in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA. You will optimize production lines, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement on-site.

You will work with production supervisors, QA, and maintenance to meet targets, implement new technologies, and maintain high quality standards.

This role offers exposure to fast-paced manufacturing and growth within the FMCG sector.