Hot End Process Controller

PG Group (Pty) Ltd; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturer is seeking an individual to oversee production processes ensuring conformity to standards. Responsibilities include monitoring process parameters, coordinating shift handovers, and maintaining production data. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, experience in production environments, and knowledge of glass-making techniques. This role is essential for achieving world-class manufacturing standards in the facility, ensuring high-quality output.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of glass making techniques and principles is required.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Candidate must be medically and physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all process parameters to ensure timely intervention if deviations occur.
• Ensure proper shift handover.
• Record all production data.
• Liaise with management and technical personnel for proper operations.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Knowledge of glass making techniques

Computer Literacy

Medically and physically fit

Education

Grade 12 (Maths and Science)

Job description

Overview

PFG is the leading manufacturer of float glass in Southern Africa, as well as laminated glass and mirrors. The company produces 260 000 tons of float glass products per annum, supplying into both domestic and international building and automotive industries.

Scope And Purpose Of The Role

To ensure that Glass conforms to Production and Product Specifications and to strive for the constant achievement of world class manufacturing standards measured against International benchmarks through the effective optimisation of equipment and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor all process parameters to ensure timeous intervention should deviations occur.
• Ensure Proper shift handover
• Ensure that the ribbon of glass is formed and annealed to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure that all production data is recorded.
• Liaise with Management, Engineering personnel and Technical personnel to ensure proper operation of the Hot End process.
• Maintain high standard of housekeeping.
• Assist the Hot End coordinator in achieving objectives and targets.
• Ensure that all aspect of the operation is in control at all times
• Ensure that the process is controlled within defined parameters to achieve optical quality.
• Maintain sound industrial relations, ISO and Health and Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Maths and Science)
• At least one Hot End Competency.

Experience

• Experience in a production, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing/production processes.

Skills

• An in-depth knowledge of glass making techniques and principles is a requirement.
• Computer Literacy.
• As this position is exposed to extreme heat conditions we do require the successful incumbent to be medically and physically fit.

PG Group, and its subsidiaries, are committed to the principles of employment equity and as such are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants who apply for any vacancies will be considered with due consideration based on fairness and equity. Factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability are not considered exclusively and are not determinative of any appointments made by PG Group or its subsidiaries.

Requisition ID: [3162]