Junior Engineer Production Process- 1 Year Contract

The GELITA Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers of collagen proteins and is represented on all continents with more than 2.900 employees and 20 sites. With our global presence and expertise, we provide natural collagen protein solutions in the food, health and nutrition markets as well as in the pharmaceutical and medical industries. In addition, our products offer a wide range of exciting innovative technical applications. Guided by our GELITA Values and scientific research, we drive innovation and consistently focus on excellence, experience and customer orientation.

The Junior Engineer Production Process will work as part of a dynamic production team in the undertaking of various internal projects to maximize production, decrease wastage and improve innovation for effective cost saving.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Contribute to operational performance improvement projects by identifying opportunities, proposing practical solutions, and sharing ideas that support manufacturing efficiency, cost reduction, and sustainability goals.
• Support production teams by participating in project-based initiatives that enhance planning, prioritisation, and coordination of activities to achieve effective and cost-efficient operations.
• Assist in establishing and refining production control processes by gathering and analyzing data on product types, quantities, specifications, and delivery timelines to provide insights and recommendations for improved performance.

This is an entry level position best suited for a newly graduate student.

Qualification

• Degree in Chemical/ Industrial or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience Required

• MS Excel (intermediate) and MS Office.

Skills

• Strong Analytical Skills, Problem Solver.
• Able to Collect, analyze, interpret, and drive decision making on data.
• Able to drive continuous improvement (process and equipment efficiency, cost savings).
• Able to visualize clearly what the ideal production system should be. Clearly understand operating principles and establish correct operating standards and be able to communicate these outcomes to the plant supervisors and their teams.
• Able to liaise directly with other departments such as procurement, engineering, quality, and sales.
• Able to act as a technical trainer for line teams and provides coaching in root cause analysis and the establishment of counter measures.
• Research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes.
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Sustainability projects e.g. effluent treatment, water recycling, use of solar as a source of energy.

Other:

• South African.
• Own vehicle.
• Will be required from time to time to work outside office hours and on weekends.
• Must be “hands on”, will need to spend as much time as possible within the plant.

We value the diversity of our employees and are convinced that an inclusive working environment leads to better and more sustainable results. We therefore always make our selection decisions on the basis of competence and performance, regardless of personal or socio-cultural characteristics and beliefs. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application!