Plant Engineer

We're Hiring : Plant Engineer – FMCG / Manufacturing

Be the driving force behind operational excellence! Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for optimizing plant performance, ensuring reliability, and leading engineering operations?

Join a high-performing manufacturing facility (FMCG sector) and take ownership of end-to-end plant engineering and utilities management.

Location : Wadeville

Industry : FMCG / Beverage / Food Manufacturing

Experience Level : 6–8+ Years

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead day-to-day engineering operations across the plant and utilities.
• Ensure plant equipment operates reliably with minimal downtime.
• Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies (preventive, predictive & corrective).
• Drive root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee and optimise utilities (compressed air, CO2, water, boilers, ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, etc.).
• Ensure strict compliance with OSH Act, HACCP, ISO, and engineering standards (e.g., SANS, ASME).
• Support capital project execution aligned with operational needs.
• Manage engineering budgets and control costs effectively.
• Maintain technical documentation and ensure audit-readiness.
• Monitor and improve KPIs : OEE, MTBF, CMMS utilisation, maintenance ratios, and utility efficiency.

Requirements :

Education : Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronic Engineering

GCC (Factories) : mandatory

Additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CMRP) are an added advantage.

Experience : 6–8 years in engineering / maintenance roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferably from the FMCG, beverage, or food industry

ERP & CMMS experience essential

Previous GMR1 appointment is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies :

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