Senior Production Engineer - Chemicals

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Professional development

Safety culture

Extensive benefits package

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Senior Production Engineer to oversee and optimize chemical manufacturing operations in Durban. You will lead production teams to meet targets, drive process improvements, and ensure regulatory and quality compliance in a dynamic industrial setting.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and cost management with opportunities for professional development and a strong safety culture within the Durban site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in chemical plant operations.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize day-to-day chemical production processes to meet output targets and quality specifications.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
• Lead troubleshooting for production deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Supervise and mentor production operators and junior engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Process optimization

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Production Engineer to oversee and optimize chemical manufacturing operations in Durban . This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, safe, and cost-effective production of chemical products, while maintaining the highest quality standards. You will play a key role in troubleshooting production challenges, implementing process improvements, and managing operational performance. Join a dynamic industrial environment in Durban where your leadership in chemical engineering directly impacts production output and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize day-to-day chemical production processes to meet output targets and quality specifications.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and lower operational costs.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety protocols , environmental regulations, and quality management systems.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for production deviations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability and performance.
• Supervise and mentor production operators and junior engineering staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 6 years of progressive experience in chemical plant operations and production management.
• Solid understanding of chemical manufacturing principles, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability in process optimization and problem-solving in a production environment.
• Experience with quality management systems ("ISO 9001") and environmental compliance.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for annual bonuses.
• Full-time role with extensive benefits package in Durban .
• Opportunity to lead critical production operations.
• Professional development and advanced training programs.
• A robust safety culture and a commitment to employee well-being.