Process Engineer at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• The Superintendent for Process Optimization will lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and process safety. The role focuses on improving chemical analysis control, reducing usage variance, driving continuous improvement, and auditing risk assessments to ensure SHE compliance and eliminate risks.

Qualifications    

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• A green belt in the DMAIC six sigma process will be advantageous.

Experience    

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related field.
• A green belt in the DMAIC six sigma process will be advantageous.

Duties    
Performance & Process Optimization:

• Develop and improve processes and designs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and correct performance deviations.
• Review material usage variance reports and implement corrective actions.
• Identify process deviations, analyze root causes, and take corrective action.
• Ensure reliability of processes and manage costs within budget.
• Provide technical support to production and perform mass and energy balance.
• Develop SOPs, process flowsheets, schematics, P&IDs, and control flowsheets.
• Track and report improvements visually and analytically.
• Train and coach teams from shop floor to management.
• Lead change management from planning to execution.

Project & Team Management:

• Engage with Production and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage resources and projects effectively.
• Factor safety risks, maintenance costs, and capital expenses into plans.

Quality Assurance:

• Monitor and correct quality deviations.
• Ensure projects meet specified standards and are executed with excellence.

Administration & Reporting

• Write reports, prepare presentations, and create data-driven graphs.
• Communicate effectively via email, meetings, and digital platforms.

Job Competencies    
Functional / Technical Competency:

• Process Engineering and design
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Facilitation / Meetings
• Project Management
• Effective Change Management
• Brand Knowledge
• Product Knowledge
• Root-cause analysis
• Excellent Customer Service

Cross-Functional Competency:

• Collaboration
• Functional Integration

Leadership Competency:

• Drive for Results
• Strategic Agility
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Motivating Others

Deadline:5th January,2026