Process Optimisation Engineer

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The Process Optimisation Engineer drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, focusing on efficiency,

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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The Process Optimisation Engineer drives continuous improvement across manufacturing operations, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, quality, sustainability and process capability. The role reports to the Plant Manager, with a dotted line to the CoE Process Engineer.

Responsibilities

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→Perform data analysis and root-cause analysis.
→Identify and implement process improvements to resolve operational issues.
→Optimise production processes to eliminate losses and improve quality, capacity, throughput and conversion costs.
→Conduct process capability studies to determine the optimal allocation of products across production lines.
→Provide process capability information to the production planning team.
→Develop and review energy and material balances.
→Become a subject-matter expert in the manufacturing technology used within the category.
→Work with technology, maintenance and manufacturing teams to resolve product quality, process capability and efficiency challenges.
→Evaluate manufacturing processes by conducting research and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials.
→Consult equipment vendors and obtain input from operators.
→Work with R&D, Projects and Quality teams to design new systems and processes for new products and improve existing processes.
→Assist with the design, execution and reporting of trials for new product development.
→Serve as the process custodian and evaluate new innovations as they are deployed.
→Evaluate the impact of projects on existing processes.
→Develop and implement changes to operating, safety and quality procedures.
→Facilitate process risk assessments, including HAZOP studies.
→Develop processing and technical procedures for plant processes.
→Lead the PMC pillar and provide governance for the MECP Focused Improvement Pillar.
→Participate in weekly process-community engagements with other sites to accelerate plant improvements.
→Develop and drive water- and energy-reduction initiatives within the manufacturing unit.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.