Senior Chemical Production Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health benefits

Career growth

Generous leave

Work culture Vereeniging

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Senior Chemical Production Engineer to advance operations in Vereeniging. You will oversee daily production, collaborate with quality and maintenance teams, and drive initiatives to improve yield, safety, and product quality.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree, 5-7 years in chemical production or manufacturing, and a proven track record of optimizing processes and implementing safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in chemical production, process improvement, or manufacturing roles.
• Proven track record in optimizing chemical processes and implementing safety procedures.
• Familiarity with process control systems and MES.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Optimize production processes to improve yield, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Implement and manage process safety protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using methodologies like Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Process control systems

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive Senior Chemical Production Engineer to enhance their operations in Vereeniging . This role is responsible for managing and optimizing chemical production processes to ensure maximum efficiency, safety, and product quality. You will work closely with the production team, quality control, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and drive operational excellence. This position offers a chance to lead key production initiatives in a challenging industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily chemical production activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards.
• Optimize production processes to improve yield, reduce cycle times, and minimize waste.
• Implement and manage process safety protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using methodologies like Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes and safety procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience in chemical production, process improvement, or manufacturing roles.
• Proven track record in optimizing chemical processes and implementing safety procedures.
• Familiarity with process control systems and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Generous leave policy.
• A collaborative and results-oriented work culture in Vereeniging .