Process Optimisation Engineer

Tiger Brands Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Gauteng seeks a candidate responsible for applying technical expertise to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing. The role involves data analysis, process capability studies, and collaboration with R&D and Quality teams to optimize production processes. Candidates with experience in manufacturing environments and strong analytical skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with process evaluations and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data analysis and process improvements for production.
• Support design and execution of trial processes for new products.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and provide recommendations.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Project management

Technical expertise

Collaboration

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

You are responsible for applying technical expertise to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing unit in order to maintain and improve operating efficiencies, reduce cost and improve sustainability.

You will assist in the design of processes for new and existing products, implement projects to align with engineering strategies, standards and frameworks, and optimise operating systems to enable safe, efficient and effective operation of facilities and infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

You will support MECP through the Focused Improvement Pillar and will be based in a manufacturing unit reporting into a Plant / Manufacturing Manager with a dotted line to the Process Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis, root-cause analysis and identify and implement process improvements to support issue resolution and optimise production processes, eliminating losses, improving quality, capacity, throughput and conversion cost.
• Conduct process-capability studies to establish optimal product rationalisation on production lines and provide input to the production planning team.
• Develop and review heat and material balances.
• Become an SME – understand the manufacturing technology in the category and work with technology, maintenance and manufacturing teams to resolve issues relating to product quality, process capability and efficiency challenges.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and material; consult equipment vendors and solicit observations from operators.
• Work with the R&D, Technology and Quality teams to support the design of new systems and processes for the introduction of new products and the improvement of existing processes; assist in trial design, execution and reporting.
• Be the process custodian, evaluating new innovations as they are deployed.
• Evaluate the impact of projects on current processes, and develop and implement appropriate changes relating to operating, safety and quality procedures.
• Facilitate process risk assessments, e.g., HAZOP.
• Develop processing / technical procedures for plant processes.
• Lead the FI pillar of MECP by identifying waste and resolving issues.
• Leverage process community involvement through weekly interactions with other sites to fast‑track improvements in the plant.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under‑represented designated groups.