Process Industrial Engineer

Recruiter:

Platinum Placements

Job Ref:

PIE

Date posted:

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Up to R550 000 per annum

JOB SUMMARY:
To monitor and control process parameters. Based in Durban.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Diploma in Industrial, Process, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Minimum 5 Years’ experience in a similar role • Ability to read CAD Drawings

Process Control:

Monitor products processed
Document and issue engineering change reports
Ensure that all processes are capable of supporting production
Set-up production line standards
Optimise plant lay-out to improve material and product flow in plant
Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations
Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (changeover sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.)
Capacity planning and calculation to determine overtime / planned stop requirements

Production:

Monitor products processed
Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift
Ensures that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done
Monitors rejects and scrap and ensure scrap and reject targets are met
Assist production controller is adhoc projects
Optimise the production process
Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies
Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources
Balance the production lines (manning levels)
Monitor the achievement of daily production targets
Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements
Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance
Raising work orders in order for accurate production recoveries

Quality:

Develop production systems to ensure product quality is maintained.
Must ensure that the quality requirements are maintained.

Project Management

Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution

Raw Material Management:

Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production

Productivity improvementsValue engineering:

Suggest and implement productivity improvements
Assess VA/VE possibilities and implement cost downs.
Plan and assist production areas regarding productivity improvements

Continuous improvement:

Monitor continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximise production output.
Conduct Research & Development of new/existing technologies/plant/products
Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives:
Kaizen
Six Sigma
Standardised Work
VA/VE (Value Added/Value Engineered)

Maintenance & Safety:

Ensures all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to
Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.

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