Plant Engineer

ALPLA PACKAGING SA (PTY) LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Plant Engineer based in Johannesburg, South Africa. This role involves overseeing engineering plans and projects, managing utilities installations, and supporting maintenance teams. Candidates should have a technical diploma in engineering and extensive experience in the manufacturing industry. The position offers market-related salary and various employee benefits including medical aid and professional development support.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Professional working environment

Medical aid

Employee assistance program

Individual training and guidance

Qualifications

• Min. 5 years' experience in FMCG or related industry.
• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing industry.
• Must have handled projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, order, and direct utilities installations.
• Coordinate and develop facility and infrastructure team.
• Monitor production plant infrastructure parameters.

Skills

Project management skills

AutoCAD 2D layout skills

Communication skills

Teamwork and conflict management

Written and spoken English

5S and lean management tools

MS Office proficiency

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Plant Engineering – is responsible for designing and delivering on engineering plan and projects for all SOAF (Southern Africa) plants, although most of the time will be spent in Lanseria, supporting the local plants' maintenance teams in implementation / improvement of proper equipment and maintenance when and where needed.

• Responsible to define, plan, order and direct utilities installations
• Performs cost analysis for facility or utilities equipment
• Monitors the production plant infrastructure equipment parameters to ensure operation within accepted, defined specifications including electrical power usage
• Briefs and manages all contractors to either newly install, repair or maintain the above-mentioned infrastructure equipment.
• Coordinates all infrastructure project with clear project objectives and a timetable to ensure that all tasks are completed within time and budget
• Assists in design and coordination of plant layout with CAD
• Reviews plant layout design for compliance with local law, engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements
• Updates our internal ERP system (eMIS) in terms of energy and water consumption, costs, and infrastructure
• Participates in designing, updating drawing layouts, managing and or monitoring small to midsize projects regarding the facility and utilities.
• Coordinates and develops facility and infrastructure team / Maintenance team.

What makes you great

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

• Min. qualification - Technical Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering with a minimum 5 Years' experience in FMCG or related industry.
• At least 3-5 years' experience in a similar role in the manufacturing industry
• Must have handle projects from start to finish

ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS REQUIRED.

• Project management skills including MS Project, Excel, Word
• AutoCAD 2D layout skills
• Profound communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and conflict management skills
• Very good command of written and spoken English
• Familiar with 5S and lean management tools
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• Interaction with the production, quality and logistics team as required
• High level of energy.
• Must be able to work weekends and overtime (if required)
• Able to work in various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold.
• Must have Integrity and fit to company culture in terms of punctuality, attitude, responsibility, department integration, personnel respect, strictness, accuracy, and H&S standards.
• Must have a valid passport and able to travel to different plants in SSA

What you can expect working with us

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.

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