Process Engineer Durban

National Diploma in Industrial Engineering Minimum 5 Years experience in a similar role Ability to read CAD Drawings 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 lay-out to improve material and product flow in plant Plan, schedule and monitor production (Sales requirements, stock levels, maintenance requirements, change overs, etc.) Schedule and arrange maintenance and repairs for manufacturing operations Schedule and arrange changeovers according to the Production Plan (changeover sequence, tool changes, cutting knives, water jet nests, etc.) Capacity planning and calculation to determine overtime / planned stop requirements 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 ensure scrap and reject targets are met Assist production controller in adhoc projects Optimise the production process Maintain manufacturing and production efficiencies Ensure the optimal and efficient use of resources Balance the production lines (manning levels) Monitor the achievement of daily production targets Analyse daily variances and identify opportunities for improvements Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems and sub-standard performance Raising work orders in order for accurate production recoveries Quality: Develop production systems to ensure product quality is maintained. Must ensure that the quality requirements are maintained. Project Management: Schedule project activities to facilitate effective project execution Raw Material Management: Monitor the level of production material to ensure sufficient material to support production Productivity improvements Value engineering: Suggest and implement productivity improvements Assess VA/VE possibilities and implement cost downs. Plan and assist production areas regarding productivity improvements Kaizen Six Sigma Maintenance & Safety: Ensures all planned maintenance schedules are adhered to Ensure safe working conditions and the application of safe working practices.