Process Engineer - Raw House (Komati) at RCL Foods

Minimum Requirements    

• BTech/B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering/Sugar Technology qualifications.
• At least 6 years’ experience in a Sugar manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years Sugar Manufacturing experience as an Assistant Production Manager or Process Engineer responsible for Rawhouse and/or Refinery.
• Understanding and knowledge of Sugar manufacturing process and operational parameters.
• Candidates must have intermediate MS Office skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP system will be an added advantage.
• Self-starting, action-orientated individuals with well-developed communication skills should apply.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy is critical to this position.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Optimize factory throughput and recoveries to achieve production targets.
• Manage and control the quality of sugar produced to meet the required specifications.
• Issue work notifications to maintenance when required.
• Manage Process LTA and UDL to minimum and maximize Overall Time Efficiency (OTE).
• Provide technical support to the process team.
• Compile and control the process operational budgets.
• Play a role in planning of Process Off Crop, short & long stops work and implementation.
• Develop capital improvement plan and manage various projects within the plant.
• Management of team (performance management, discipline, recruitment, training & development, leave, etc).
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements, and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.