Manufacturing Technologist

On Line Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Technologist to enhance production processes within their dynamic environment. This role involves creating, implementing, and maintaining efficient production systems while integrating advanced technologies like IoT with ERP systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical engineering, project management, and process engineering, with a focus on optimizing operations for increased profitability. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will play a crucial role in driving innovation and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer or similar role in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production equipment processes and systems.
• Optimize procedures for efficiency and profitability.
• Integrate IoT with ERP for automated maintenance schedules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Process Engineering

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Collaborative Skills

Initiative

Education

B Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP Software

FAMS (Fixed Asset Maintenance Software)

MS Office

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's)

Job description

Job Position : Manufacturing Technologist

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Salary : R30 to R50 per month negotiable commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements :

• Minimum of B Degree – Mechanical Engineering from an accredited tertiary institution
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment
• High level of proficiency in MS Office
• Good communications, influencing and collaborative demeanor
• Professional appearance and provide a positive company image to various stakeholders
• Ability to work under pressure
• Display initiative and a positive attitude
• Implementing fixed asset maintenance software (FAMS)
• Implementing production processes on ERP software
• Develop / implement control strategies
• Project management
• Process engineering
• Control systems
• Human-machine interfaces
• Proven experience as a Process Engineer or in a similar role
• Extensive and solid experience in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive maintenance experience in mechanical and electrical systems (electronics and instrumentation)
• Developing maintenance schedules and monitor machine availability and performance
• Production planning / monitoring on an ERP system experience
• Exposure to ISO

Knowledge and Skills :

• Production and manufacturing processes
• Process modelling, programmable logic controllers (PLC's)
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Outstanding influencing and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills and qualities
• Attention to detail, reliable and punctual
• Able to perform administrative functions effectively

Key Performance Areas :

• Responsible for creating, implementing, testing, updating and maintaining production equipment processes and the systems used to monitor, control and regulate operations and processes
• Optimise procedures to increase efficiency and profitability
• Automate processes in the plant and retrofit existing equipment to new functions
• Integrate process controls for maintenance and planning on all production equipment
• Integrate internet of things with the ERP system to automate maintenance schedules and manage process parameters
• Create production plans for the team based on historical and market data
• Integrate production plan and maintenance schedule in the ERP system