Process Improvement Engineer - Chemical Sector

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Process Improvement Engineer for our Queenstown operation in South Africa. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement across chemical manufacturing processes to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.

You will analyze current operations, identify bottlenecks, and implement data-driven solutions within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate brings a chemical engineering background, at least 3 years in process engineering or operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in process engineering, quality improvement, or operations support.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience; certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical production processes to identify opportunities for improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement process modifications to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Collect and analyze operational data to monitor process performance and identify trends.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to implement improvement projects.
• Document proposed changes, project outcomes, and best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting process issues and developing preventative measures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Process Improvement Engineer to join their operational team in Queenstown . This role is pivotal in driving continuous improvement initiatives across their chemical manufacturing processes, focusing on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving product quality. You will be responsible for analyzing current operations, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of chemical processes, and a passion for optimizing performance. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on operational excellence within a key industrial hub in Queenstown .

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze existing chemical production processes to identify opportunities for improvement using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement process modifications to increase efficiency, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Collect and analyze operational data to monitor process performance and identify trends.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to implement improvement projects.
• Document proposed changes, project outcomes, and best practices.
• Assist in troubleshooting process issues and developing preventative measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in process engineering, quality improvement, or operations support.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies (certification is a plus).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in continuous improvement.
• A supportive team environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.
• Significant role in enhancing the efficiency of operations in Queenstown .