Pharmaceutical Project Engineer,.

SUMMARY:
Pharmaceutical Project Engineer, FMCG industry, KZN, South Africa.

POSITION INFO:

Our Client, a giant in the FMCG Food Processing Industry is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a suitably Qualified and experienced Project Engineer (with a pharmaceutical background) to be based at their Merebank, Kwa-Zulu Site.

PLEASE NOTE:

• The benchmarked TCTC Compensation Package is R900K

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

• To report directly into the Factory Manager.
• To be responsible for providing a comprehensive project management service to the Pharmaceutical Business Unit with regards to major and minor projects.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• At minimum a BSc Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing
• In-depth Optimisation experience of at least 3 years
• Project management and implementation experience
• Working Knowledge of Costac or similar would be a distinct advantage.
• Working Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Standards is ESSENTIAL.
• Sound interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects using appropriate processes and tools.
• Identify, generate the business case, motivate, plan, and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time.
• Leverage in Country support from process and engineering optimisation teams to deliver on the project mandate.
• Coordinate input and develop 5-year manufacturing capital plans, including equipment selection and review.
• Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations, and adjudications of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensure that all contractors meet SLAs.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent delays.
• Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis, and ensure capital projects are aligned
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management and the corporate head office capital.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the contract.
• Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective handover.
• Promote and adhere to the Company procedures, policies, and guidelines.

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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in KZN)
• Closing date for applications is the 26^th August 2024.
• By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us permission to use your personal information as per the POPI Act.
• ONLY applicants who match the key competency requirements will be considered.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within four weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• This role is OPEN to ALL.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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