Production Engineer Kempton Park

Cochrane Group; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid included

Job summary

Cochrane Group is seeking a reliable production engineer to oversee manufacturing processes and supervise staff in a fast-paced setting. You will train workers, identify problems in the line, and implement effective recommendations to improve efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities include coordinating with engineers, establishing safety protocols, managing budgets, and scheduling projects across departments. Strong leadership and CAD skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial); Master's preferred.
• Proven leadership of production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with steel fabrication processes and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve production, costs, and labor needs.
• Diagnose production line issues and provide training and recommendations.
• Establish safety procedures and minimize carbon footprint.
• Keep up with engineering and production advancements and share knowledge.
• Identify and report unsafe practices.
• Draw up production schedules and budgets for projects.
• Schedule meetings with departments and stakeholders.
• Analyze production facets and propose improvements.
• Procure materials and equipment as required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Operations management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Budgeting

Education

Degree in engineering (Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Introduction

We are searching for a reliable, innovative production engineer to oversee manufacturing processes at our company. You will join our growing team of professionals and be responsible for supervising staff, ensuring health and safety codes are followed, training workers in the responsible use of machinery, identifying problems in the production line, troubleshooting equipment, and completing various administrative tasks.

To be successful as a production engineer, you should be an independent thinker and keen problem-solver. As a successful production engineer, you will be responsible for diagnosing problems, training staff, and providing effective recommendations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising the manufacturing processes, ensuring quality work is done in a safe, efficient manner.
• Liaising with other engineers to develop plans that improve production, costs, and labor required.
• Diagnosing problems in the production line and providing recommendations and training.
• Establishing safety procedures and protocols that take the workers' well-being into account, and that also minimize the carbon footprint.
• Keeping abreast of advancements in engineering and production, and sharing knowledge with co-workers.
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting unsafe practices.
• Drawing up production schedules and budgets for projects.
• Scheduling meetings with relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Analyzing all facets of production and making recommendations for improvement.
• Obtaining any materials and equipment required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree in engineering (Master's degree preferable) Mechanical / Industrial.
• 8-10 years Leading and managing productions teams.
• Must have experience with fast-paced production environment.
• Steel Fabrication processes and maintenance process.
• Relevant license may be required.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Operations Management: 8 years (Preferred).
• Manufacturing processes and procedures: 8 years Min.
• Financial and Budget control 3 years min.
• Continues improvement / Maintenance / Scheduling / planning / Operations more than 5 years.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Proven experience in the engineering field.
• Superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.

Package & Remuneration

CTC Based appointment. Provision needs to be made for Medical Aid inclusive of CTC package.