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 implement projects to align with engineering strategies, standards and frameworks. You will optimize operating systems to enable safe, efficient and effective operation of facilities and infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. You will support MECP through the Focused Improvement Pillar. You will be based in a manufacturing unit reporting into a Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Process Engineer.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

 

Key Professional Competencies

 

Core knowledge – Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Industrial/Chemical), Food Technology and Food Science. Process Engineering, Supply Chain collaboration, new product development Key foundational competenciesAcademic – Analytical skill, Problem solving, Project management, Risk management, Decision makingLeadership – Owning it, taking the Tiger perspective, managing change, driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, Staying a Step-Ahead Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, continuous learning

 

Experience 

Function – Recent Graduate to 3 years’ experience in Engineering, Food Technology or Food Science, Technical proficiency across lifecycle in study, design, installation, commissioning and operationIndustry – FMCG experience in preferred

 

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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 costConducting process capability studies to establish optimal product rationalization on production lines and provide input to the production planning teamDevelop and review heat and material balancesUnderstand the manufacturing technology in the category and work with technology, maintenance and manufacturing teams to resolve issues relating to product quality, process capability and efficiency challengesEvaluate manufacturing processes by designing & conducting research; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and material; consulting equipment vendors and soliciting observations from operatorsWork 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 reportingEvaluate the impact of projects on current processes, and develop and implement appropriate changes relating to operating, safety and quality proceduresFacilitate Process risk assessments, i.e. HAZOPDevelop Processing/Technical Standard Operating Procedures for the Operational teamSupport the relevant teams within the MECP pillars to enhance problem solving and provide technical solutions to critical issuesLeverages communities of Practice (CoP) for knowledge management and sharing expertise