Production Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Training and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a hands-on Production Chemical Engineer for our Benoni-based manufacturing team. The role focuses on optimizing daily production operations to meet efficiency, quality and safety targets.

You will work with operators and supervisors to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvements in chemical production in Gauteng. The ideal candidate has a Chemical Engineering degree with 2–4 years in a chemical manufacturing environment, strong process understanding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment within the chemical industry.
• Solid understanding of chemical plant operations, process control and safety procedures.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma and data-driven problem solving.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and yield.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Develop and update SOPs for production processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to ensure equipment reliability and product quality.
• Implement process improvements to enhance safety and reduce costs.
• Train plant operators on new procedures and process changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Process control

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a hands-on Production Chemical Engineer to join their manufacturing team in Benoni . This role focuses on optimizing daily production operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety targets are met. You will work closely with plant operators and supervisors to troubleshoot production issues, implement process improvements, and maintain high operational standards. This is a critical role for an engineer who thrives in a plant environment and is dedicated to driving continuous improvement in chemical manufacturing in the Gauteng region.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze production processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and yield.
• Troubleshoot operational problems and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Develop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production processes.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality control teams to ensure equipment reliability and product quality.
• Implement process improvements and projects to enhance safety and reduce operational costs.
• Train plant operators on new procedures and process changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering . 2-4 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment within the chemical industry.
• Solid understanding of chemical plant operations, process control, and safety procedures.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement within production management.
• On-the-job training and development in a plant setting.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment in Benoni .