Process Optimisation Engineer (FMCG-Cape Town) at Tiger Brands

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 write capexes and 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 the team with data capturing, trending and analysis. You will support MECP through the Focused Improvement Pillar and be the pillar lead for PMC. You will be based  in a manufacturing unit reporting into a Plant/Manufacturing Manager with a dotted line to the Process Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

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
• Review and optimise the yield and mass balances for the oat mills
• Understand the manufacturing technology in the category and work with technology, maintenance and production teams to resolve issues relating to product quality, process capability and efficiency challenges
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and utilities consumption by measuring, analysing and trending data.
• Work with the R&D, Technology 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.
• Write capexes and implement projects
• Evaluate the impact of projects on current processes, and develop and implement appropriate changes relating to operating, safety and quality procedures. Manage the MOC process
• Facilitate Process risk assessments, i.e. HAZOP
• Develop Processing/Technical Standard Operating Procedures for the Operational team
• Support the relevant teams within the MECP pillars to enhance problem solving and provide technical solutions to critical issues.
• Pillar lead for the PMC pillar

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge – 3 years in a food processing environment 

Key foundational competencies

Academic – Analytical skill, Problem solving, Project management, Risk management, strong in Excel

Leadership – Owning it, taking the initiative, Managing change, Driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, being proactive and professional

Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, team player, commitment to achieving results, continuous learning

Experience

Function –  B SC In Chemical Engineering 

Industry – FMCG experience in preferred