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Civil Construction Production Manager / General Foreman
The Legends Agency
Cape Town
On-site
ZAR 600,000 - 800,000
10 days ago
Production Planner and Stock Manager
Set Consulting
Johannesburg
On-site
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
10 days ago
Production Manager Coating and Lining
TAC Recruitment
Vereeniging
On-site
ZAR 300,000 - 400,000
10 days ago
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Agricultural Research Council
Pretoria
On-site
ZAR 300,000 - 500,000
11 days ago
Technical & Services - Director / Head of Technical / Production M/F
CFAO
Gqeberha
On-site
ZAR 150,000 - 200,000
12 days ago
SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN: VACCINE PRODUCTION
Agricultural Research Council
Pretoria
On-site
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
12 days ago
Senior Minerals Processing Manager - Sales Area Africa
Sandvik Group
Kempton Park
On-site
ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000
13 days ago
Production Administrator
Exceed Human Resource Consultants
Franschhoek
On-site
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
30+ days ago
Millwright / Electrician
The Recruitment Guy (Pty) Ltd
Ladysmith
On-site
ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
30+ days ago
Lecturer/Junior Lecturer: Vegetable Production or Greenhouse Management
Unitalentza
Wes-Kaap
On-site
ZAR 30,000 - 50,000
30+ days ago
Production Engineer
Boardroom Appointments
Durban
On-site
ZAR 400,000 - 600,000
Full time
9 days ago
Job summary
A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Production Engineer in Durban, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a BTech/BSc in Chemical Engineering and 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes and coaching plant personnel. This role demands strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of polymers.
Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12) with a BTech/BSc in Chemical Engineering.
- 3 - 5 Years in a Chemical/Manufacturing Environment (Polymer).
- In-depth knowledge and experience in Polymers or Petrochemicals.
Responsibilities
- Understand the process technologies and optimize operations.
- Coach plant personnel in technical operational problem-solving.
- Collaborate with other Production Engineers to enhance performance.
Skills
Polymers or Petrochemicals knowledge
Communication skills
Problem-solving ability
Performance accountability
Systems thinking
Education
BTech / BSc in Chemical Engineering
Tools
SAP
Job description
Production Engineer
Minimum Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12) with BTech / BSc in Chemical Engineering
Minimum Experience
- 3 - 5 Years in a Chemical / Manufacturing Environment (Polymer)
Main Responsibilities
- Understand the process technologies, equipment, and control technologies. Work in the plant to optimise operations and achieve production, cost, and quality targets.
- Coach plant personnel in solving technical operational problems; support or manage process-based fault analyses.
- Introduce best practices into plant operations to optimise performance and ensure that the Most Effective Technology (MET) is applied.
- Collaborate with other Production Engineers within the business to enhance plant knowledge and performance.
- Support Improvement Teams and work with Expertise Centres to solve problems (e.g., collaborate with Reliability Engineers on reliability issues).
- Work with Production Data Analysts to identify permanent process changes and update standards for the Diamond System.
- Record improvement suggestions using flexi log and SAP.
- Apply SPC Technology and Process Control to maximise Asset Utilisation and produce low-cost, high-value products.
- Update operating instructions in line with areas of specialisation, in coordination with Operations.
- Apply MET and Asset Utilisation Principles consistently.
Minimum Critical Requirements
- In-depth knowledge and experience in Polymers or Petrochemicals.
- Expertise in operational discipline.
- Strong accountability and responsibility for performance and processes.
- Innovative, process-driven, and proficient in systems thinking.
- Results-driven with excellent execution management.
- Effective communication skills.
- Technical proficiency in all safety-related areas.
- Agile, growth-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
- Ability to identify, analyse, and solve complex production, equipment, and process issues.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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