Production Engineer

South African Bank Note Company (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Pretoria is looking for an Associate to oversee and improve production processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and five years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include developing strategies for efficiency, managing continuous improvement projects, and ensuring compliance with standards. This is a contract position offering exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Production/Manufacturing.
• Experience in the Printing Industry is advantageous.
• Project management experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational strategies to meet production and financial goals.
• Improve shop floor productivity and quality.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects.
• Train and mentor team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Skills

World Class Manufacturing

LEAN methodology

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Production modelling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible to monitor and develop efficient production processes for the manufacturing function of the South African Bank Note Company (SABN) and eliminate waste where necessary by utilizing continuous improvement techniques/projects.

Main Responsibilities (not Limited to)

• Develop operational strategies to achieve production and financial objectives, assist in budget preparation, and monitor expenses, profitability, and losses.
• Improve shop floor productivity, engagement and quality by implementing the Green Area Concept, and develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality and reliability.
• Process technical knowledge and supply cooperative, proactive, and solutions focused project input within manufacturing.
• Evaluate current production activities, identify problems, analyse root causes, derive resolutions and recommend improvements.
• Lead and manage continuous improvement projects and develop process improvements to effectively utilise equipment and materials to maximise production.
• Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for manufacturing activities.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to accomplish production goals.
• Liaise with the Research and Development Department and other external organisations and suppliers to ensure company is at the forefront of groundbreaking research and technologies.
• Ensure compliance to relevant legislation, company policies and procedures, and the risk management plan.

The Preferred Candidate Is Likely To Have

• A bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering—or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• World Class Manufacturing, LEAN, and Theory of Constraints (TOC); project management experience is considered an additional advantage.
• 5 years’ experience in Production/Manufacturing.
• Experience in the Printing Industry will be an added advantage.

Knowledge And Skills

• World Class Manufacturing / Fundamentals of Theory of Constraints (TOC) and/or LEAN methodology / Continuous improvement principles and solutions
• Process Improvement and optimisation
• Process monitoring and Control (e.g. Statistical Process Control (SPC, Pareto,))
• Problem Solving and Analysis (Ishikawa, RCA, PFMEA, Capability study)
• Capability Studies and Loss Analysis
• Working knowledge of production modelling software packages.

Internal applicants should apply on the SABN careers portal on the intranet by uploading detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications. External applicants should apply on Careers24 website by uploading detailed CV’s, ID copy, copies of qualifications and recent pay slip. No applications will be considered if the supporting documents are not submitted.

The personal information that is collected and processed for recruitment purposes will not be utilised for any other purpose. You can read more on how we process your personal information in the South African Reserve Bank Privacy Notice. You absolve the SABN for any liability whatsoever, and howsoever arising from the providing of information.

SABN is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SABN and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under represented designated groups. No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements. Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. SABN reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised. Prospective applicants must be willing to undergo a series of assessments and security clearance process as prescribed by the National Key Point Act.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Manufacturing

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 3 weeks ago