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Snr BUYER - FMCG/Manufacturing or Pulp & Paper Industry experience
Kempton Park area, East Rand, Gauteng

Snr BUYER with FMCG/Manufacturing or Paper & Pulp Industry experience

1. MUST HAVE MINIMUM 6-10 Year's Buying experience within a MANUFACTURING/FMCG OR PAPER & PULP Industry
2. Membership - CIPS
3. Relevant DEGREE
4. Robust TECHNICAL knowledge
5. Experienced working on ERP Systems
6. Specified Cost, Quality and Delivery Targets
7. Clean Criminal & Credit record - will be verified

Monthly

We are looking for a highly motivated and technically skilled Process Engineer to support Production by developing and optimizing production processes.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the achievement of quality targets and production volumes through cost-effective, efficient, and standardized methods.

The successful candidate will also drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process robustness, productivity, and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide technical support to Production for the development, setup, and optimization of production processes.
• Liaise between Production and Support departments to ensure process readiness during major projects and smaller improvement initiatives.
• Participate in improvement workshops, promoting the implementation of ergonomic and standardized production processes.
• Analyze and implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), ensuring production line standards are maintained.
• Contribute to Pre-Series buildability reviews and the resolution of related issues.
• Collaborate with support departments on problem analysis, corrective actions, and the implementation of standardized processes.
• Conduct vehicle and sectional audits in preparation for internal/external audits (e.g., Konzern or certification bodies).
• Continuously improve and update process documentation to reflect latest standards and improvements.
• Ensure accuracy of FIS data reporting and coordinate the creation of reports to better manage production processes.

Qualifications :

• National Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent).

Experience :

• 3–5 years’ experience in a production process or manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills & Knowledge :

• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and production management.
• Good understanding of vehicle build processes, including Assembly and End of Line (EOL).
• Proficiency in FIS-eQS and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with audit procedures (e.g., FVA, Konzern audits).
• Ability to interpret and work with technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of ISO Quality Management Systems and document control procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels.
• Computer literacy, including Windows, MS Office, and process reporting systems.
• Understanding of time and motion studies and their impact on production efficiency.
• Ability to track tooling costs and identify potential cost-saving measures.
• Solid understanding of Occupational Health & Safety (OHSE) regulations.

Advantageous Skills :

• CAD / MicroStation proficiency.
• Strong technical analysis capabilities.
• German language proficiency (spoken and written).
• Experience with systems, including SAP, HyperKVS, AVON, and AP.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB : The main purpose of this position is to enhance production efficiency and quality by analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing effective solutions. The role focuses on machine configurations, production software, and personalization process management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES) :

The key responsibilities of the position are as follows, but not limited to :

• Machine Configurations : Planning, implementing, and optimizing machine configurations to ensure smooth personalization operations.
• Production Software : Installing and maintaining personalization software to support and improve personalization processes.
• Shop Floor Processes : Analyzing and optimizing shop floor processes to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Technical Project Management : Leading and executing projects for the introduction of new machines and technologies.
• Quality Assurance : Ensuring compliance with quality standards and implementing continuous improvement measures.
• Documentation : Creating and maintaining process documentation, work instructions, and technical specifications.
• Collaboration : Working closely with internal departments such as production, IT, and quality assurance, global functions as well as external partners and suppliers.
• Training : Conducting training sessions and workshops for employees on new machines and software.
• To also ensure that their job goals are completed by striving for Quality, Trust and Security at all times.

MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS :

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

WE’RE HIRING: PROCESS ENGINEER – BERLIN (SHIFT WORK)

Our client, a leading player in the automotive manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join their Process Engineering Department in Berlin. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional who can ensure customer requirements are met while driving continuous improvement in both product quality and manufacturing processes.

• Driving product quality improvements to meet customer standards.
  

• Identifying and implementing process enhancements to boost efficiency.
  

• Ensuring all processes comply with the Quality Management System (QMS).
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong knowledge of quality systems and concepts .
  

• Understanding of manufacturing processes and customer product requirements .
  

• Proficiency in SPC , FMK , and work measurement techniques .
  

• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills .
  

• Ability to analyse data and make sound decisions.
  

• Proven customer relationship management skills.
  

• Solid computer literacy.
  

  
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 6 – National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering .
  

• TQM Certificate (Total Quality Management).
  

• At least 2 years’ quality experience within the automotive sector.
  

• At least 5 years’ manufacturing experience in the automotive environment.
  

• Minimum 2 years’ exposure to SPC/FMK.
  

• Toolmaking experience will be an advantage.
  

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to an industry-leading organisation, we’d love to connect you with our client.

RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit . The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Process and Project Engineering Manager .

The role of the Process Engineer is critical in achieving the targets of the Manufacturing function as well as supporting the Business Strategy.

The purpose of the Process Engineer role is to :

• Provide technical support to factory operations by leading, coaching and supporting the problem solving of process deviations that may occur.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs, increases production efficiency and provides quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to successfully deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Contribute towards the development of the site’s CAPEX agenda.
• Deliver on the CAPEX agenda by executing projects within an agreed time, scope and budget.

Engineer • Boksburg, Gauteng, South Africa

• Ensure cost-effective and hygienic food manufacturing processes (current production lines and new lines).
• Oversee pasteurisation processes, operating packaging machinery, and ensuring compliance with cleaning and hygiene protocols.
• Ensure safe working environment and processes/equipment comply with legal requirements.
• Proactive approach in the execution of duties and planning.
• Neatness, accuracy and cost awareness within the workplace to the benefit of the company
• Function effectively within a management team.

• Appropriate Tertiary qualification in Engineering
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent planning, organizing and management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Passion for innovation and risk assessment
• Good communication and negotiation skills

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SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.

Business Development/Marketing
Provide process engineering input to marketing and proposals by providing technical assistance to support Business Development and Marketing strategies
Produce cost effective, conceptual & timeous proposals
Determine customer’s requirements
Communicate with customer and review customer’s enquiry documents and evaluate requirements and constraints
Define the process/plant scope of work
Produce the conceptual design and generate alternatives
Produce and agree mass and energy balances and conceptual PFD’s
Contribute to basic design criteria document through preliminary equipment & motor list, preliminary control criteria and major equipment & material specification

Project Life Cycle
Provide Process engineering input to project implementation and Project set up
Provide input to generate scope of work, schedules and budgets
Refine scope of work, review contract and design discipline design criteria and engineering deliverables
Define Battery limits and control and report scope variances
Generate detail discipline schedules and review overall discipline requirements
Contribute to procurement and identify long lead items
Determine/prioritize work breakdown structure
Issue data to planner
Review/co-ordinate & adhere to schedule of implementation
Control and report variances
Generate and develop detail discipline budgets and identify indirect/resource costs
Adhere to budget implementation and control and report budget variances
Consolidate documentation for monthly project progress report
Provide input to monthly discipline reports
Provide feedback to functional manager

Design
Generate the following engineering deliverables:
Detailed mass & energy balance
Detailed PFD’s
Detailed equipment/motor list
Equipment specifications
Data Sheets (Develop & Approval)
Operation & Control Philosophy
Detailed functional specifications
Write operating manual
Generate detailed plant process guarantees
Check and review design layouts, including vendor packages
Adhere to schedules and budgets
Issue, review and control final process design documentation
Check and obtain approval of calculations and specifications
Consult with specialists for novel or unusual designs

Client Relations (Internal & External)
Prepare approved vendor list and issue enquiry documents
Perform technical and commercial adjudication
Obtain client approval
Participate in pre-award meetings, review quality plan and contract
Review quality/expediting reports and witness key manufacturing hold points
Provide technical backup for expediting team
Proactively maintain information flow
Attend co-ordination meetings
Advise changes early
Co-ordinate deliveries
Adopt flexible approach
Respond to needs of other disciplines
Ensure awareness of Company vision and departmental goals/objectives

Plant commissioning
Produce and submit commissioning plan/manual
Determine critical path and establish commissioning sequence/schedule
Define and secure resources
Define battery limits of commissioning
Define commissioning systems/procedure
Produce commissioning files, including commissioning documentation
Ensure commissioning meets project requirements
Issue remedial inspection reports during construction
Monitor installation and commissioning checklists
Arrange and co-ordinate commissioning meetings
Conduct on-site commissioning
Provide technical back-up for site QA team
Assist in performance testing in terms of design base
Supervise and train operating personnel
Contribute to close-out report and adhere to close out procedures
Provide post-commissioning process support
Ensure plant optimization and plant operating analysis
Ensure regular visits/communications with client

Legislation, Policies & Procedures
Lead design reviews and Hazops
Ensure legal compliance with design codes and authorities
Contribute to public participation process as per National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
Enforce process veto rights
Maintain standards
Adhere to and update Company standards
Utilize engineering tools/systems

Continuous Improvement
Consult with specialists for novel or unusual designs
Review industry standards making use of network periodicals, attending shows and conferences
Identify areas of improvement
Review all previous close-out report
Review systems and procedures
Recommend best practices
Continuous professional development
Identify and address training needs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Chemical Engineering or Extractive Metallurgy or Minerals Processing Degree from arecognized tertiary institution

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A proven experience of 5 to 25 years’ experience executing projects in the EPC/EPCM environment; ideally within the mining and minerals (preferred) or petrochemical sector.

• Construction & Commissioning -Understanding of on-site construction work such as commissioning or customers and suppliers’ interactions
• Risk Analysis - Ability to identify project and activates risk from any point of view including knowledge of hazard and operation HAZOP
• Value Engineering - Ability to optimize a process by adding value either as saving in cost or simplifying the process
• Process Flow Diagrams - Ability to produce, understand and deliver Process Flow diagrams
• Testing -Knowledge of testing techniques and procedures including specifications and interpretations of test works
• Equipment & Components - Knowledge of process, control, quality, electrical etc. equipment specifications, suppliers and features (including equipment installation and components)
• Legislation & Standards - Knowledge of sector specific law (e.g. Engineering, safety reqs, Audit regulations, Insurance laws etc.) and knowledge standard specifications (e.g. Plant layout requirements, etc.) including the ability to integrate these standards.
• Technical Documentation - Ability to create, understand and communicate technical specifications
• Economical Awareness - Knowledge of economic fundamentals and ability to make estimations and proposing alternatives
• Process Simulation -Ability to simulate processes by means of software or other methodologies
• Mass balance - Ability to calculate (using software and spreadsheets) the mass balance of a process
• Process Design Criteria - Knowledge of parameters required to design the process
• Piping & Instrumentation - Diagram Ability to produce, understand and deliver piping and instrumentation diagrams

RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit . The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Process and Project Engineering Manager .

The role of the Process Engineer is critical in achieving the targets of the Manufacturing function as well as supporting the Business Strategy.

The Purpose Of The Process Engineer Role Is To

• Provide technical support to factory operations by leading, coaching and supporting the problem solving of process deviations that may occur.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs, increases production efficiency and provides quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to successfully deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Contribute towards the development of the site’s CAPEX agenda.
• Deliver on the CAPEX agenda by executing projects within an agreed time, scope and budget.

Overview

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a Process Engineer to join their team. The successful incumbent will monitor and control process parameters in the production department.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• National Diploma in Mechanical, Process or Industrial Engineering
• 2 years’ experience in process engineering in the Automotive Industry.
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2000 and TS16949

Job Responsibilities

Process Control

• Monitor products processed
• Document and issue engineering change reports
• Ensure that all processes are capable of supporting production
• Set up production line standards
• Optimise plant layout to improve material and product flow in plant

Production

• Monitor products processed
• Ensures correct start-up procedures are complied with and that the machinery is running at the start of the shift
• Ensures that all reporting on machinery downtime/production is done
• Monitors rejects and scrap and ensures scrap and reject targets are met
• Assist production controller in ad-hoc projects

Quality

• Develop production systems to ensure product quality is maintained.

Productivity improvements- Value engineering

• Implement and make suggestions on productivity improvements
• Plan and assist production areas regarding productivity improvements

Continuous improvement

• Monitor continuous improvements and makes suggestions to maximize production output.

Maintenance & Safety

• Ensures all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to
• Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.

Supplier Relations

• Manage suppliers regarding new process development, monitoring delivery time, costs, and quality

Key Competencies / Skills

• Functional Knowledge
• Business Expertise
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• MS Office
• IATF requirements
• Lean and World Class Manufacturing principals
• Statistical Process Control
• CAD Drawings