Process Engineer at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Role 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.

Requirements:

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 5 - 8 years Industrial Experience
• Experience in World Class Manufacturing Tools such as TPM, Six Sigma, Leam Manufacturing, etc

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 Skills

• Strong knowledge of process safety principles and SHE standards
• Proven ability to lead projects and deliver measurable improvements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams

Job Competencies

• Reliability
• Motivation of self and other
• Adaptability
• Problem-solving
• Integrity and trust
• Communication skills
• Planning and organization
• Stress tolerance
• Initiative
• Building relationships

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