Senior Process Engineer — Hybrid Chemical Production

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Industrial Process Engineer for our client based in Klerksdorp to optimize production, improve efficiency, and uphold safety and quality standards across the plant.

The role blends on-site analysis with strategic planning under a hybrid work model, requiring a strong grounding in industrial engineering principles and a track record of continuous improvement. Collaboration with maintenance and production teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of practical experience in industrial/process engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Design and implement process modifications, new equipment integration, and workflow enhancements to achieve operational goals.
• Conduct time studies, ergonomic assessments, and capacity analyses to optimize production line performance.
• Develop and maintain accurate process documentation, SOPs, and quality control plans.
• Collaborate with production teams, maintenance, and management to ensure effective implementation and adoption of process changes.
• Analyze production data to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Process optimization

Time studies

Ergonomic assessments

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a dedicated Industrial Process Engineer to contribute to their manufacturing operations based in Klerksdorp . This role is integral to optimizing production processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our plant. You will be involved in analyzing current systems, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing solutions that drive productivity and reduce operational costs. The position requires a blend of on-site analysis and strategic planning, leveraging your expertise in industrial engineering principles within a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will be a problem-solver committed to continuous improvement.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated Industrial Process Engineer to contribute to their manufacturing operations based in Klerksdorp . This role is integral to optimizing production processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our plant. You will be involved in analyzing current systems, identifying areas for enhancement, and implementing solutions that drive productivity and reduce operational costs. The position requires a blend of on-site analysis and strategic planning, leveraging your expertise in industrial engineering principles within a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will be a problem-solver committed to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, throughput, and resource utilization.
• Design and implement process modifications, new equipment integration, and workflow enhancements to achieve operational goals.
• Conduct time studies, ergonomic assessments, and capacity analyses to optimize production line performance.
• Develop and maintain accurate process documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality control plans.
• Collaborate with production teams, maintenance, and management to ensure effective implementation and adoption of process changes.
• Analyze production data to monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of practical