Operations Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual bonus

Medical and retirement benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Team-oriented culture

Direct impact on plant productivity

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto seeks an Operations Engineer to optimize and manage daily plant operations. You will collaborate with production, maintenance, and management to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and hit production targets in a safe, compliant environment.

The role focuses on enhancing efficiency, reliability, and manufacturing quality through data analysis and continuous improvement initiatives. A strong engineer with hands-on problem-solving will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations or plant engineering.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot operational problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Analyze operational data to identify areas for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support the implementation of new processes and technologies within the plant.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean manufacturing

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive Operations Engineer to optimize and manage daily plant operations in Soweto. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth, efficient, and safe functioning of manufacturing processes. You will work closely with production teams, maintenance, and management to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and achieve production targets. This is a critical role for driving operational excellence within the industrial sector of Gauteng, contributing to the company's overall success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.


• Troubleshoot operational problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.


• Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize equipment reliability and implement preventative maintenance programs.


• Analyze operational data to identify areas for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.


• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.


• Support the implementation of new processes and technologies within the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.


• 3-5 years of experience in operations or plant engineering roles.


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.


• Experience with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.


• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits package.


• Opportunities for career advancement within operations.


• A supportive and team-oriented work culture.


• Direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of the plant.