33 Plastics Manufacturing jobs in Johannesburg

A top-tier FMCG manufacturer in Gauteng is after a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to lead site engineering and utilities operations. They need someone with 5 years + of solid experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably within the beverage, food or consumer goods industry. The role centers on keeping plant equipment running reliably, reducing downtime, and driving proactive maintenance and improvement strategies. A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering is required, and a GCC (Factories) is essential for South African candidates. Hands-on knowledge of systems like boilers, HVAC, compressed air, CO₂, and water treatment is a must, along with strong CMMS skills and project coordination ability. If youve got the qualifications, experience and drive to improve reliability and performance, this could be your next move.

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SUMMARY :

Manufacturing Engineer in Training (Masters degree)

POSITION INFO :

Our international client in the FMCG industry is looking for a dynamic and talented Engineer to be trained for a position based in Kempton Park.

Brief opportunity description

• This program is designed to develop well-rounded supply chain professionals capable of thriving in a global business environment.
• You will collaborate closely with our global supply chain leadership teams and business units, contributing to real projects that enhance efficiency and foster innovation.
• Advance your future success in end-to-end supply chain management by learning from industry experts in sustainability, procurement, quality, manufacturing, logistics, planning, and engineering. Over 18 months, you will gain practical experience and rotate through various Nutreco locations.
• Structured academy weeks, mentorship, and international exposure will help you develop skills necessary for future roles within our supply chain.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• Must have a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, with a genuine interest in end-to-end supply chain and production, along with analytical and problem-solving skills to succeed in a dynamic, international environment.
• Maximum of two years of professional experience in supply chain, business administration, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in business English and the local language.
• Must be fully internationally mobile and prepared for two global rotations. Candidates should hold permanent residency with a home country passport; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Enjoyment in mastering complex concepts and applying learnings practically to make an impact.
• Ability to approach challenges creatively and think outside the box to find optimal solutions.
• Respect for diverse perspectives, ability to share your own, and work inclusively.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset: value teamwork, take initiative, thrive in a team environment, and bring innovative problem-solving skills.

Description of responsibilities

• First 6 months (Local): Gain on-the-job experience in core supply chain functions, learning key systems, processes, and business operations.
• Next 6 months (First International Rotation): Expand your skills by working in a different operational location, tackling real-world operational and strategic challenges.
• Final 6 months (Second International Rotation): Broaden your perspective through a global assignment, deepen your expertise, and contribute to high-impact projects.
• Academy Weeks: Participate in job-specific and personal development training, network with fellow trainees, and gain insights from senior leaders. Throughout the 18 months, engage in soft skills training focused on leadership, communication, and collaboration to support your growth in a global supply chain environment.
• Throughout all phases, you will work on challenging projects and operational tasks as part of the Supply Chain team, attending various training courses. This combination of projects, training, and international experience will equip you with excellent skills and a strong foundation for your career.

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Our Engineers are at the forefront of product implementation & improvements.

Your work would include but is not limited to:

• Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes

• Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses

• Building the process capability and control

• Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication

• Building capability to do technical troubleshooting and process improvement

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• Strong level of English, both written and spoken

• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role

• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pampers, Pantene and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

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Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other legally protected factor.

Procter & Gamble
Our goal is to use every opportunity we have —no matter how small— to set change in motion. To be a force for good and a force for growth. For you, for the world, and for every generation to come.

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Job Description

Our Engineers are at the forefront of product implementation & improvements.

Your work would include but is not limited to:

• Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes

• Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses

• Building the process capability and control

• Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication

• Building capability to do technical troubleshooting and process improvement

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• Strong level of English, both written and spoken

• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role

• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pampers, Pantene and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other legally protected factor.

Procter & Gamble
Our goal is to use every opportunity we have —no matter how small— to set change in motion. To be a force for good and a force for growth. For you, for the world, and for every generation to come.

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Job Description

Our Engineers are at the forefront of product implementation & improvements.

Your work would include but is not limited to:

• Developing innovative solutions geared towards improving processes

• Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses

• Building the process capability and control

• Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication

• Building capability to do technical troubleshooting and process improvement

Job Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related)

• Strong level of English, both written and spoken

• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role

• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously

About us

We produce globally recognized brands and we grow the best business leaders in the industry. With a portfolio of trusted brands as diverse as ours, it is paramount our leaders are able to lead with courage the vast array of brands, categories and functions. We serve consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always, Ariel, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pampers, Pantene and more. Our community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide.

Visit know more.

Our consumers are diverse and our talents - internally - mirror this diversity to best serve it. That is why we’re committed to building a winning culture based on inclusion and our ideal candidate is passionate about the same principle: you will join our daily effort of being “in touch” so we craft brands and products to improve the lives of the world’s consumers now and in the future. We want you to inspire us with your unrivaled ideas.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other legally protected factor.

Procter & Gamble
Our goal is to use every opportunity we have —no matter how small— to set change in motion. To be a force for good and a force for growth. For you, for the world, and for every generation to come.

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Summary:

Perform quality control checks on products before processing to ensure compliance with company standards and supplier requirements. Conduct inspections on all item being processed and address defects, deviations, or non-conformities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspect products, materials before processing stage.
2. Ensuring daily demand targets of parcels being processed are met.
3. Identify and isolate non-conforming products or materials. Notify production staff and manager of quality issues.
4. Collaborate with production teams to resolve quality problems.
5. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements:

1. High school matric.
2. 1-2 years of warehousing operations experience and knowledge of quality control principles.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
4. Effective communication and teamwork skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Basic computer skills (e.g., data entry, reporting).

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SUMMARY: Our client based in Johannesburg specializes in packaging for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, household, and personal care markets.

Recruiter: Stratogo

Job Ref: HQ000964/pn

Date posted: Saturday, November 23, 2024

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: 29165.00 Monthly

Position Info:

• Purpose of the Role: To ensure products manufactured conform to quality, safety, and reliability standards
• Role: Quality Control Supervisor
• Industry: Manufacturing - Packaging
• Qualifications: Matric, NQF 4 - Supervisory Management Qualification, Certificate in Quality Control
• Skills: People management skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills
• Competencies: Technical knowledge of process, inclusive of equipment and raw materials; Relevant quality system and certification; Diversity Management; Conflict Management

Quality Control Planning:

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits
• Develop and maintain quality control records, including documentation of test results, inspection reports, and corrective actions taken.

Personnel Management: Responsible to lead, motivate and train subordinates

Customer Service: Responsible for customer inquiries regarding product quality and providing resolutions to customer complaints.

Reporting and Administration

Health and Safety

Food Safety Systems Certification - FSSC

Self Development and Growth

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Quality Assurance

• Manufacturing - Packaging

Job Title Quality Control Inspector Reporting To Simon LetsokoSeniority Level Mid-Career (2 - 4 yrs exp)Type 3 to 4 Months (possible going perm)

• Matric with an overall pass mark of minimum 50% and the following subjects as a minimum:
• English
• Mathematics (Normal, NOT Literacy)
• Science
• Tertiary Education (Advantageous):
• Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or Similar Field of Study; OR,
• Certificate in any Quality Assurance / Quality Control Field of Study
• Proven Knowledge in:
• Use of various measurement instruments.
• Use of Shadow Graphs, Load Indicators and Scales.
• Use of Basic functions in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Interpretation of Product Drawings including customer specific requirements.
• Basic mathematical skills

• With Formal Education: Minimum 6 Months experience in a Manufacturing Environment;
• Without Formal Education: Minimum 2 Years experience in a Manufacturing Environment of which a minimum of 1 year was in a QC inspector role.
• Skills Required:
• Good Communication Skills Verbal & Written
• Good Reading Skills
• Excellent Visual Attention to Detail
• Good Analytical Skills

• Verify accuracy and condition of measuring instruments.
• Validate the First Off products as produced by Setters using measuring instruments and record results from these inspections as per relevant instructions.
• Assist in Metrology related aspects pertaining to R&D.
• Ensure that production personnel have the relevant QC resources to perform all their verification duties accurately.
• Set up of Gauges to be used by operators during production, including the verification of dimensions and condition as per relevant instructions.
• Conduct training on verification activities required by production personnel.
• Audit the effective operation of production activities.
• Continuously conduct patrol inspections to verify the conformance of processes against required standards as per relevant instructions.
• Visually inspect the fit and form appearance of products against requirements as per relevant instructions.
• Conduct line clearances of scrap parts produced by setters and operators as well as recording of scrap quantities as per relevant instructions.
• Stop relevant production machines and raise Non-Conformance Reports where processes are deviating from the required standards.
• Isolate or quarantine and control non-conforming parts as per relevant instructions.
• Update and file relevant QC records as required.
• Maintain proper housekeeping standards as per relevant requirements and instructions.
• Work in a manner that does not present risk to the health & safety of any person on site.
• Conducting destructive Tests using pressurized equipment on components, sub-assemblies and assemblies on a frequent basis as required by the process.
• Assessing the conformity of products tested based on Failure Load and Failure Mode.
• Entering of results as data into Data Entry Software.
• Drawing conclusions and making recommendations or escalations based on data analysis.
• Compiling and communicating Reports and COCs from results.
• Managing Testing Equipment, Method, and Control as well as the Setup configuration.
• General administration, reporting and updating relevant registers as may be required.
• Ad-Hoc destructive testing and reporting as may be required from time to time.
• Carry out any reasonable and legal instructions as operationally required by this role.

• Portray a safety conscious attitude.
• Maintain and promote the good reputation of the Company.
• Ability to work alone and as part of team
• Ability to work under extreme pressure
• High level of Attention to Detail
• Willingness to work overtime from time to time as required at short notice
• Sober Habits
• Some tasks involve a high level of Walking
• Role requires the lifting and manoeuvring of heavy parts and equipment
• Role requires a high level of standing and physical work
• Role requires a high level of reports administration