Production Engineer - Chemical

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career advancement

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Production Engineer - Chemical for our Rustenburg facility. You will oversee daily chemical production, drive efficiency, and ensure safety and quality standards across operations.

You will collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement improvement projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years in production/manufacturing engineering within the chemical sector, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production/manufacturing engineering in the chemical sector.
• Experience with production scheduling and resource management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with industrial automation and control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily chemical production activities to meet targets.
• Implement and monitor lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime and ensure reliability.
• Investigate production variances and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop training programs for production operators on new processes and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Production scheduling

Resource management

Quality management (ISO 9001)

Lean manufacturing

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Industrial automation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a results-oriented Production Engineer - Chemical to join their thriving facility in Rustenburg . This role is crucial for overseeing the day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality. You will work closely with production staff, quality control, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about operational excellence and contributing to the success of a key industrial player in the North West province.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily chemical production activities to meet targets.
• Implement and monitor lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime and ensure reliability.
• Investigate production variances and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Develop training programs for production operators on new processes and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in production or manufacturing engineering within the chemical sector.
• Demonstrated experience with production scheduling and resource management.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with industrial automation and control systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Attractive salary with potential for annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
• Be part of a leading company in Rustenburg with a strong safety culture.