Senior Process Engineer

Market Related Salary
Springs, East Rand
Permanent

Our client is a global leader in innovation and sustainable solutions, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products and services to diverse industries worldwide. The organization is deeply rooted in a set of guiding principles that emphasize professional commitment, respect, loyalty, integrity, and solidarity. They are dedicated to fostering a culture where employee rights, health, and safety are paramount. Candidates joining this company can expect to be part of a responsible, forward-thinking organization that values people, communities, and long-term success.

The purpose of the role is to lead the development and deployment of strategic process improvement initiatives across the plant, ensuring optimal team and production performance. The Senior Process Engineer translates strategic objectives into actionable plans, drives cost reduction, enhances product quality, and ensures alignment with safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

Drive and implement departmental action plans.
Identify production losses through data analysis and drive focused improvement initiatives.
Develop and manage the annual cost-saving and improvement plan.
Lead, coach, and develop team members to enhance capability and performance.
Ensure adherence to Quality, Environmental Health and Safety requirements of the organisation.
Manage cost-effective product formulations to optimize raw material and packaging costs.
Evaluate new raw materials for potential cost-benefit advantages.
Lead projects to reduce RMP and standardise formulations.
Oversee product performance improvements in response to market feedback.
Ensure consistent product quality and high customer satisfaction.
Work closely with sales, marketing, purchasing, and industrial teams on new product development.
Support ISO, WCM, and SHEQ standards implementation.
Control departmental budgets and contribute to meeting operational and financial targets.
Ensure corporate governance and risk management compliance.

Requirements

BEng or BSc in Chemical Engineering (essential)
Tertiary qualification in Management or Leadership
WCM Instructor or Practitioner status
Knowledge of Kaizen tools and application.
Minimum 5 years' relevant industry experience
At least 2 years in a managerial or leadership capacity
Experience with Product Development Processes (e.g., Stage Gate)
Understanding of Project Management principles
Exposure to WCM, ISO, and SHEQ standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strategic planning and systemic thinking
Excellent presentation and communication skills

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.