Process Improvement Specialist

1 month ago


Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa West Coast Personnel Full time

West Coast Personnel is seeking a skilled Process Improvement Specialist to provide technical and project support within our manufacturing environment. The estimated annual salary for this role is $80,000 - $110,000.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and innovative individual to contribute to research and development, continuously improve processes and procedures, and assist in maintaining high operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities
  1. Research and Development (35%): Investigate new technologies and solutions, develop and test prototypes, design and program embedded systems, manage R&D projects.
  2. Projects (15%): Design and implement electrical, control, and PLC systems, develop project plans and manage execution.
  3. Factory Breakdowns (10%): Provide technical support for breakdowns, debug and fix electronic systems.
  4. Process Engineering and Documentation (10%): Perform feasibility studies, engage in process problem-solving and root cause analysis, update process documentation.
  5. Compliance (10%): Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulations, maintain risk registers and report discrepancies.
  6. Customer Service Management (10%): Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, represent the company in relevant meetings.
  7. Cost and Financial Control (10%): Contribute to budget preparation and cost-saving initiatives, monitor expenditures and control costs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (NQF 7)
  • Up to 5 years of experience in Production, Operations, or Process Engineering within a manufacturing environment
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems
  • Experience with PLC, HMI, Control Systems, Embedded Devices, and Programming (C/C++, C#, Python)
  • Knowledge of electronic design tools (Multisim, Ultiboard, MatLab), databases, and networking (SQL)
Behavioural Competencies
  • Proactive and action-oriented
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent planning, organization, and relationship-building abilities
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Strong communication skills


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