Process Optimisation Engineer

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You are responsible for applying technical expertise to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing unit in order to maintain and improve operating efficiencies, reduce cost and improve sustainability. You will assist in the design of processes for new and existing products. You will implement projects to align with engineering strategies, standards and frameworks. You will optimise operating systems to enable safe, efficient and effective operation of facilities and infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. You will support MECP through the Focused Improvement Pillar and PMC. You will be based in a manufacturing unit reporting into a Plant/Manufacturing Manager with a dotted line to the CoE Process Engineer.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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, throughput 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 energy and material balances
• Become an SME - 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, Projects 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 for NPD
• Be the process custodian, evaluating new innovations as it is deployed
• 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 Procedures for your plant processes
• Lead the PMC pillar and be the governance of the FI pillar of MECP.
• Leverage process community involvements through weekly interactions with other sites to fast track improvements in your plant.
• Develop and drive the water and energy reduction initiatives at your manufacturing unit

WHAT YOULL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Industrial/Chemical/Mechanical), 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 Tiger perspective, Managing change, Driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, Staying a Step-Ahead
• Personal Effectiveness Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, continuous learning

Experience

• Function 2 to 3 years' experience in Engineering, Food Technology. Technical proficiency across lifecycle in study, design, installation, commissioning and operation.
• Industry FMCG experience in preferred

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Process capability Matrix
• Quality Metric
• Total savings delivered
• Waste savings reduction delivered
• Number of improvement project initiated and completed

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.