Manufacturing Technologist

Job Position: Manufacturing TechnologistRef: 4875Location: Vereeniging (Gauteng)Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience Email your CV to recruit@onlinepersonnel.co.zaQualifications / Requirements:• Minimum of B Degree – Mechanical Engineering from an accredited tertiary institution • ERP experience in a manufacturing environment• High level of proficiency in MS Office• Strong team player• Good communications, influencing and collaborative demeanor • Professional appearance and provide a positive company image to various stakeholders • Ability to work under pressure • Display initiative and a positive attitude • Experience in:- Implementing fixed asset maintenance software (FAMS)- Implementing production processes on ERP software - Develop/implement control strategies - Project management- Process engineering- Control systems- Human-machine interfaces- Proven experience as a Process Engineer or in a similar role- Extensive and solid experience in a manufacturing environment- Extensive maintenance experience in mechanical and electrical systems (electronics and instrumentation)- Developing maintenance schedules and monitor machine availability and performance- Production planning/monitoring on an ERP system experience- Exposure to ISO9001• Knowledge and skills:- Production and manufacturing processes - Process modelling, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s)- Excellent time management skills- Good communication and organisational skills- Outstanding influencing and interpersonal abilities - Excellent organisational and leadership skills and qualities - Attention to detail, reliable and punctual- Able to perform administrative functions effectively Key Performance Areas:• Responsible for creating, implementing, testing, updating and maintaining production equipment processes and the systems used to monitor, control and regulate operations and processes• Optimise procedures to increase efficiency and profitability • Automate processes in the plant and retrofit existing equipment to new functions • Integrate process controls for maintenance and planning on all production equipment• Integrate internet of things with the ERP system to automate maintenance schedules and manage process parameters• Create production plans for the team based on historical and market data• Integrate production plan and maintenance schedule in the ERP system