Senior Process Engineer

Saint-Gobain Africa; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead product development initiatives and improve product performance based on market feedback. The role emphasizes team management and cost-effective formulation strategies, contributing to overall production excellence. Candidates should hold a BSc in Chemical Engineering with extensive experience in continuous process manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a production or process environment.
• At least 2 years in team management.
• Experience with Product Development Processes, WCM, ISO, and SHEQ practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage cost-effective product formulations.
• Lead projects to reduce raw material costs.
• Oversee research and development, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

• Create and manage cost-effective product formulations that positively contribute to raw material and packaging (RMP) costs.
• Continuously evaluate various raw materials that can be incorporated into product formulations to achieve cost benefits for the organization.
• Improve product performance based on market feedback, ensuring customer needs are met.
• Ensure consistent product performance to maintain customer satisfaction and trust in our products.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to develop new products that meet market needs.
• Lead projects to reduce RMP, align formulations, and support their implementation with purchasing and industrial teams.
• Oversee research and development of products, ensuring quality, safety, environmental, and health standards are met while minimizing costs.
• Investigate customer complaints and provide feedback to customers and sales teams.
• Prepare for ISO9001 audits and manage internal audits as per schedule.
• Implement and maintain the Total Product Quality pillars of the World Class Manufacturing process.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

The ideal candidate will have a university degree (BSc in Chemical Engineering preferred), with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a production or process environment within continuous process manufacturing, and at least 2 years in team management. Experience with Product Development Processes (Stage Gate or similar), WCM, ISO, and SHEQ practices is required. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN:

The primary purpose of this role is to provide leadership and develop/deploy policy deployment actions across the site, achieving optimal team and production performance. Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Senior Process Engineer will understand the plant’s strategic objectives and translate them into departmental action plans, responsible for delivering these plans within the short to medium term. Additionally, the role involves developing the department team and fostering a safe environment that encourages full potential development.

LEGAL STATEMENT:

"We value the importance of a diverse workforce as a cornerstone of our business success. Our primary focus in selecting suitable candidates is based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We embrace equal opportunity and are committed to eliminating unlawful discrimination in our hiring practices."