Plant Engineer at GCP Applied Technologies

Job description
Job Description

PRODUCTION OUTPUT:

• Ensure daily production planning schedule is set
• Ensure all production output is reached on a daily basis as set per production planning schedule
• Ensure all production information is reported into the SAP system in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure monthly/annual stock counts are completed on time and in a timely and accurate manner
• Troubleshooting and identifying corrective actions where established standards are not being met
• Process evaluation and analysis of process/quality data with the objective of proactive interventions and continuous improvement procedures that will better improve product, lessen labour or cycle times, reduce accidents or cost
• Coordinate production, warehouse, maintenance and Quality assurance departments to ensure safe, efficient and organized flow of information and product
• Assist or lead in Plant Maintenance matters
• Participate in project / tasks needed and determined by manager / department
• Provide all production staff with batch cards, rework information and changes to manufacturing instructions

Quality / Cost Control

• Liaise with Factory Manager and sales department and Production Management to agree realistic and cost efficient schedules and ensuring all customers requirements are fulfilled
• Provide quantitative input for product costing and to provide understanding for both positive and unfavorable production variances
• ISO 9000 Quality System Maintenance

Factory Administration

• Ensure all relevant site procedures, policies and work instructions are kept updated and all required personnel undergo training thereof.
• Implementing of new company working instructions from time to time as needed.

Eh & s

• Ensure all operations within the plant are carried out safely in accordance with the Company’s EHS policies and procedures, including hazard/accident reporting, accident investigations and maintaining proper standards of housekeeping
• Active member of site safety committee
• Report all incidents/spills and near misses to plant manager/EHS office

Process Engineering

• Warehouse Optimization
• Analyzing Trends for continuous improvement
• Process Optimization
• Waste reduction
• Work Process Flow

Staff Management

• Supervise all plant based personnel and contractors to ensure on time production of quality product within established standards for labour, material utilization and administration
• Responsible for ensuring the practical application of good labour relations in line with the Company’s HR procedures and policies
• Ensure all leave plans/forms and time/attendance data is accurately and timeously available to HR/payroll

Required Skills

• Strong Engineering background is essential
• Must possess strong logical abilities and be able to make sound decisions
• Fluent English ( both spoken and written) and understanding of Afrikaans
• Proficient in computer operations ( MS Office), knowledge of ISO9001, SAP is an advantage
• Lean / Six Sigma knowledge preferable
• Able to work and motivate staff under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal relations, planning, organizing, problem solving skills
• Strong administrative, organizational and record keeping skills.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Able to work under pressure safely and have a sense of urgency

Required Experience

• Minimum basic degree in Chemistry / Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering/ Industrial Engineering
• Proven ability to supervise and manage skilled workforce, with at least 3 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Good technical aptitude and knowledge of production and supplies equipment.
• Experience and knowledge with EH&S system