Plant Engineer

ALPLA Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a skilled Plant Engineer for Southern Africa. The role involves overseeing facility projects, ensuring proper installations, and managing maintenance activities. Candidates should possess a Technical Diploma and extensive project management experience. This position promises professional growth in a dynamic environment with a market-related salary and benefits.

Benefits

Market-Related Salary

Pension Benefit

Medical Aid

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 Years' experience in FMCG or related industry required.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role in manufacturing.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Define, plan, and direct utilities installations.
• Monitors production plant infrastructure equipment parameters.
• Coordinates all infrastructure projects.

Skills

Project management skills

AutoCAD 2D layout skills

Communication

Teamwork

Conflict management skills

Command of English

5S and lean management tools

MS Office

High level of energy

Education

Technical Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Word

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.