Specialty Chemicals Production Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Híbrido; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Pension fund

Training opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, is seeking a Specialty Chemicals Production Engineer to optimize production processes, troubleshoot operations, and drive improvements for yield and waste reduction.

The role requires a Chemical Engineering degree and 3–5 years in chemical production, with knowledge of process control, data acquisition, and ISO 9001 standards. Applicants should be proactive team players ready to contribute to manufacturing excellence.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• 3–5 years in chemical production/manufacturing.
• Experience with specialty or fine chemicals desirable.
• Strong knowledge of reaction engineering, separations, and materials handling.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and optimize daily production operations for specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Monitor KPIs for production, yield, and quality.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement timely solutions.
• Collaborate with QC and R&D to meet product specs.
• Implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations in production.
• Maintain production records and generate operational reports.
• Support process modifications and new product introductions.

Conhecimentos

Process control systems

Data acquisition

Quality management systems

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading manufacturer of advanced specialty chemicals, is looking for a dedicated Specialty Chemicals Production Engineer to join their team in **Polokwane, Limpopo**. This role is critical for ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality production of our diverse product portfolio. You will be responsible for optimizing production processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing improvements to enhance yield and reduce waste. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer passionate about manufacturing excellence in the specialty chemicals sector, based in **Polokwane**.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize daily production operations for specialty chemical manufacturing.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production, yield, and quality.
• Troubleshoot production equipment and process-related issues, implementing timely solutions.
• Collaborate with quality control and R&D teams to ensure product specifications are met.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations within the production area.
• Maintain accurate production records and generate operational reports.
• Support process modifications and new product introductions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-5 years of experience in a chemical production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with specialty chemicals or fine chemicals production is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of chemical reaction engineering, separation processes, and material handling.
• Proficiency in process control systems and data acquisition.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

Benefits

Our client provides a competitive salary, health insurance, pension fund, opportunities for professional training and development, and a dynamic work environment in **Polokwane**. Be part of a team committed to innovation and excellence in specialty chemicals.