Senior Process Engineer

Saint Gobain Cristaleria, Sl; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead product development and ensure optimal production performance. This role involves collaborating with marketing and sales teams to innovate new products that meet market demands while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in continuous process manufacturing and a strong foundation in product development methodologies. Join a dynamic team focused on achieving excellence in product quality and customer satisfaction, while fostering a safe and growth-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in production or process disciplines in continuous manufacturing.
• 2+ years' experience in team management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage product formulations to optimize raw material costs.
• Lead projects to enhance product performance and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Product Development Process

WCM

ISO Practices

Strong Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSc Chemical

Job description

Create and manage cost-effective product formulations that positively contribute to our raw material and packaging (RMP) costs.

Continuously evaluate various raw materials that can be incorporated into the product formulations, aiming to achieve a cost-benefit for the organization.

Improve product performance based on market feedback, ensuring that customers' needs are met.

Ensure consistent product performance to maintain high customer satisfaction and trust in our products.

Collaborate closely with marketing and sales teams to contribute to effective new product development that meets market needs.

Lead projects to reduce RMP, align formulations and systems, and support their implementation with purchasing and industrial teams.

Oversee research and development of products, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and health standards, while minimizing costs.

Investigate customer complaints and provide feedback to customers and sales teams.

Prepare for ISO external audits and manage internal audits according to the annual schedule.

Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Total Product Quality pillars of the World Class Manufacturing process.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree (BSc Chemical)
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in production or process disciplines within a continuous process manufacturing environment.
• At least 2 years' experience in team management (preferred).

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency in the Product Development Process (Stage Gate or similar).
• Experience with WCM, ISO, and SHEQ practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Role Purpose

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 translate strategic objectives into a department action plan and ensure its delivery. The role also involves developing the department team and fostering a safe, growth-oriented environment.

Legal Statement

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment, focusing on skills, qualifications, and experience, and eliminating discrimination in our hiring practices.