Plant Engineer

Alpla Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Plant Engineer responsible for designing and implementing engineering projects across Southern Africa. The role involves oversight of installations, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with engineering principles in a dynamic environment, demanding technical skill and integrity. This position offers market-related salary, professional training, and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in FMCG or related industry.
• Must have handled projects from start to finish.
• Experience in a similar role in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Defines, plans, orders, and directs utilities installations.
• Coordinates and develops facility and infrastructure teams.
• Monitors production plant infrastructure equipment parameters.

Skills

Project management skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Conflict management skills

Knowledge of 5S and lean management tools

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D layout

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

What You Will Enjoy Doing

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
• Project management experience
  
  

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
• Pension Benefit
• 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.