Plant Engineer

Fempower Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Plant Engineer to optimise plant performance and lead engineering operations. This role requires strong technical skills, compliance knowledge, and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Plant Engineer will drive maintenance strategies, manage operational budgets, and ensure high plant reliability standards.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years in engineering / maintenance roles in FMCG, beverage, or food industry.
• Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and utility systems required.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO, and plant hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across the plant and utilities.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations.

Skills

Efficiency

Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering

GCC (Factories)

Additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CMRP)

Job description

We're Hiring : Plant Engineer – FMCG / Manufacturing

Be the driving force behind operational excellence!

Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for optimising plant performance, ensuring reliability, and leading engineering operations? Join a high-performing manufacturing facility (FMCG sector) and take ownership of end-to-end plant engineering and utilities management.

Industry : FMCG / Beverage / Food Manufacturing

Experience Level : 6–8+ Years

Key Responsibilities :

Lead day-to-day engineering operations across the plant and utilities.

Ensure plant equipment operates reliably with minimal downtime.

Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive & corrective).

Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Oversee and optimise utilities (compressed air, CO?, water, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, etc.).

Ensure strict compliance with OSH Act, HACCP, ISO and engineering standards (e.g., SANS, ASME).

Support capital project execution aligned with operational needs.

Manage engineering budgets and control costs effectively.

Maintain technical documentation and ensure audit-readiness.

Monitor and improve KPIs : OEE, MTBF, CMMS utilisation, maintenance ratios, and utility efficiency.

• Requirements :
• Education :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering

GCC (Factories) –

mandatory

Additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CMRP) are an added advantage

• Experience :

6–8 years in engineering / maintenance roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferably from the FMCG, beverage, or food industry

Previous GMR1(1) appointment is advantageous

Expertise in mechanical, electrical, and utility systems

Strong knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO, and plant hygiene practices

Familiar with engineering and safety standards : SANS, SABS, ASME, etc.

Proficient in interpreting P&IDs, technical drawings, and equipment manuals

Data-driven decision-maker with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and cost control