Process Optimisation Engineer

SUMMARY:
Looking for an ambitious Process Optimisation Engineer to apply their expertise in driving continuous improvement in the manufacturing unit in order to maintain and improve operating efficiencies, reduce cost and improve sustainability.

POSITION INFO:

Responsibilities:

• Perform data analysis, root-cause analysis and identify and implement process improvements to support issue resolution and optimizing production processes to eliminate losses, improve quality, capacity, throughout, and conversion cost.
• Conducting process capability studies to establish optimal product rationalization on production lines and provide input to the production planning team
• Develop and review heat and material balances
• Understand the manufacturing technology in the category and work with technology, maintenance, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues relating to product quality, process capability and efficiency challenges
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing & conducting research; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material; consulting equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operators.
• Work with the R&D, Technology and Quality teams to support the design of new systems and processes for the introduction of new products and the improvement of existing processes. Assist in trial design, execution, and reporting.
• Evaluate the impact of projects on current processes, and develop and implement appropriate changes relating to operating, safety, and quality procedures.
• Facilitate Process risk assessments, i.e. HAZOP
• Develop Processing/Technical Standard Operating Procedures for the Operational team
• Support the relevant teams within the MECP pillars to enhance problem solving and provide technical solutions to critical issues.
• Leverages communities of Practice (CoP) for knowledge management and sharing expertise

Key Professional Competencies

§Core knowledge – Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Industrial/Chemical), Food Technology and Food Science. Process Engineering, Supply Chain collaboration, New product development

Key foundational competencies

§Academic – Analytical skill, Problem solving, Project management, Risk management, Decision making,

§Leadership – Owning it, Taking the company perspective, managing change, driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, Staying a Step-Ahead

§Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, continuous learning

Experience

§Function – 4 years’ experience in  Engineering, Food Technology or Food Science., Technical proficiency across lifecycle  in study, design, installation, commissioning and operation.

§Industry – FMCG experience in preferred

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