Senior Chemical Engineer - Production

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Medical aid & retirement

International training

Flexible Centurion work

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to oversee production operations at their Centurion facility. You will lead a team of engineers and operators to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant chemical manufacturing, driving troubleshooting and process improvements.

Responsibilities include guiding daily production, implementing cost-saving and waste-reduction strategies, ensuring adherence to EHS regulations, collaborating with R&D for new product introductions, and

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree required with strong academic record.
• Over 8 years experience in chemical manufacturing and production management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical plant operations, process control systems and safety procedures.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience is advantageous.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production process issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of chemical engineers and operators.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering departments on new product introductions and process modifications.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Chemical Engineer to oversee and optimize production processes at their facility in Centurion . This pivotal role involves leading a team of engineers and technicians to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality chemical manufacturing. You will be responsible for troubleshooting complex operational issues, implementing process improvements, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a chance to apply your expertise in a leadership capacity and contribute significantly to the company's operational success and growth in the chemical sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct daily production operations, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production process issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for process optimization, waste reduction, and cost savings.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of chemical engineers and operators.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D and engineering departments on new product introductions and process modifications.

Requirements

• Chemical Engineering degree with a strong academic record.
• Over 8 years of progressive experience in chemical manufacturing and production management.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• In-depth knowledge of chemical plant operations, process control systems, and safety procedures.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
• Excellent decision-making, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with a substantial bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for international training and conferences.
• Flexible working arrangements, balancing remote work and on-site collaboration in Centurion .
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with significant autonomy.