Mechanical Line Engineer

Saint-Gobain Africa; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans la production de matériaux offre un poste d'ingénieur mécanique. Vous serez responsable de gérer les actifs physiques, superviser la maintenance et optimiser l'efficacité de l'usine. Ce poste, essentiel pour l'organisation, exige un diplôme en ingénierie mécanique et une expérience notable en amélioration continue.

Qualifications

• 3 à 5 ans d'expérience en WCM ou Lean manufacturing.
• Expérience en gestion d'équipe requise.
• Gestion de contrats est un plus, expérience en PM & EEM.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la maintenance de l'usine d'Alrode.
• Diriger des équipes projets WCM.
• Préparer des applications CAPEX pour des projets d'amélioration.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Project Management

Fault Finding

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

• Negotiate, in the company’s interests, with suppliers of equipment and services. Ensuring that proper specifications are given to such suppliers, and that work done by such is of the required standard.
• Ensure that he/she obeys safety regulations and observe safety precautions as laid down in the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Lead project teams to ensure World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects are completed timeously.
• Prepare CAPEX applications for improvement projects.
• To do fault finding on machines, and to improve plant efficiency by optimising the availability of equipment.
• To identify improvements in the process that could be made by modifying or replacement of plant and to bring such information to the attention of management.
• Ensure smooth and efficient maintenance operation of Alrode factory.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

The ideal candidate must have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. At least 3 to 5 years within a WCM or Continuous Improvement Lean manufacturing environment, this role calls for a person who has previous contractor management experience, as well as PM & EEM experience as an added advantage. The ideal candidate will need to have experience within managing a team. Solid leadership and management experience is a necessity as this role will lead and manage teams.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN:

As a Mechanical Line Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the physical assets under his/her control with regards to running order, preservation and increasing plant efficiency. To plan and supervise running of daily engineering and maintenance tasks of the plant. Joining our team means becoming part of a global leader dedicated to creating sustainable living spaces, where you'll enjoy diverse career opportunities, professional growth, and a culture of innovation and community engagement.

LEGAL STATEMENT:

“We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting the most suitable candidates for our roles is based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We wholeheartedly embrace the principle of equal opportunity in our employment processes and are committed to eliminating any unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices”.