Process Engineer

Company:

RCL Foods

Functions:

Engineering

Job Type Classification:

Permanent

Location - Town / City:

Randfontein

Job Description:

RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Pets Business Unit . The role is based in Randfontein and will report to the Plant Manager . Purpose of the role: The Process Engineering is critical to the development of our factory to World Class and supporting the growth agenda of the business. This means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. At the core of a process engineer’s job is providing process expertise to the site, identifying and implementing cost saving and process improvement initiatives, as such, process engineering is critical to leading change management w.r.t projects, ensuring all inputs are available and the factory is geared up for new innovations, renovations, value improvement (VIP) and Brand Led Growth (BLG) projects within an agreed time, scope and budget. Process Engineers deploy WCM methods and tools in eliminating losses identified in the production space, thereby optimizing process stability and productivity. A key deliverable for the Process Engineering role is Innovation, partnering with R&D and the business to deliver Innovation, Value Improvement and new business opportunities. This role is focused on the delivery in these areas.

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Qualification BSc/ B. Tech/ B. Eng. – Chemical / Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial Experience and Training 3 – 5 years minimum experience in Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Industry, preferably a foods manufacturing and processing environment. Skills/Characteristic Attention to detail Logical Problem Solving Cost Mindset Good written and verbal communication Technical minded Stakeholder management Self - Initiative Rigour for Excellence Problem Solving Use of information, data and knowledge to solve complex problems often with unknown variables. Customer Relationships Internal: Research and Development team. Brand/ Marketing teams. Supply Chain Teams: Process Engineering team. Quality and Safety teams. Planning & Distribution teams. Production & Unit Managers. Engineering teams. Internal: Research and Development team Plant Manager Unit Managers Engineering Manager Team Quality Team Planning team External: Contractors Suppliers Decision Making Makes proposals to Plant manager and R&D teams on the effective implementation of projects in the manufacturing environment. Leadership / Supervision Leads teams in the execution of projects within the manufacturing environment Self-motivated, driven, action orientated individuals with ability to deliver through team and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and team members Communication Complex written and verbal communication to both internal and external stakeholders

Duties & Responsibilities:

Factory Support: Lead Focused Improvement Projects for reduction of Short stops, and other types of downtime Conduct process studies to ascertain sources of waste and implement countermeasures from make to pack. Design specific short interval Controls to help eliminate chronic issues Lead Best Practices implementation (Changeover, waste reduction across the production lines. Lead Training of Staff on Lean Tools (5S, Problem solving tools, OEE Framework) Conducts process optimisation by identifying areas of improvement to positively impact productivity, delivery and quality, and to reduce cost, waste, energy and SHE risks through use of Lean tools. Leads and/or assists teams in SHEQ risk assessments e.g. HAZOP, HACCP, area risk assessment. Projects Compiling Project Briefs/proposals for Capital Expenditure Budgeting Initial/preliminary design/scoping Leading detailed engineering (business partnering both internally and externally, as well as leveraging off integration with RCL) Overseeing procurement and equipment pre-assembly Leading FAT’s Leading Installation and Commissioning Completing documentation and training Ensuring comprehensive handover and termination Lead and conduct trials planning and execution in collaboration with the R n D teams Ensures that plant systems are updated with changes, MoC, DMS, Recipes, etc. Ensures that Quality standards (GMP, manufacturing hygiene) are maintained in design, installation and proposed operation. Assists with training operators and write up of training material. Manages internal and external stakeholders through regular updates on project status. Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Guides team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved and in time and action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance). Responsible for health and safety to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff. Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to. Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility. Maintain and implement Food safety standards. Information and Data Management Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information System to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making. Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making. Effective Teamwork & Self-Management Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development. Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. Support and drive the business core values. Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately. Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. Champions training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists. Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy. The Process Engineer is responsible for validations pertaining all process improvement initiatives and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line following the improvements implemented.