Production Engineer

JOB PURPOSE

Manage the production and manufacturing of pipes and fittings in a safe and efficient manner so that production targets are achieved with minimum waste that meet quality standards and client specifications.

Number of Staff Supervised:

• Direct Reports: 4-6
• Indirect Reports: 50 - 100

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Manufacturing

• Supervise the production process to ensure finished products meet quality standards / client specifications.
• Monitor the use of raw materials to minimize waste.
• Supervise the use of machinery at all stations by production staff in line with established guidelines to maximize output and achieve efficiency.
• Oversee the use of BAAN to ensure all materials and hours are immediately logged in the system.
• Make sure all orders are closed in BAAN when finished products are delivered to final stock.

Liaison & Coordination

• Coordinate with maintenance to ensure the maximum availability of machinery for production.
• Coordinate with the store to ensure raw materials are available to meet the production schedule.
• Liaise with the technical staff regarding any issues that delay the manufacturing and delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with QC personnel to ensure final products are tested, labelled, and released for final delivery.
• In conjunction with QC personnel identify defective products and recommend corrective actions or repairs

Policies and Procedures

• Comply with operational procedures and instructions when performing all job tasks and activities.

Employee Effectiveness

• Promote employee engagement & team effectiveness.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide staff feedback.
• Establish subordinates' annual objectives and targets.

HSE

• Develop a safety culture by ensuring all staff comply with HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in QHSE audits, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as required.
• Ensure all production stations are clean and well organized to prevent incidents and accidents.
• Comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions.
• Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks.
• Report unsafe acts, incidents, or safety violations.

SPAN OF Communication

• Internal: GM, Plant Manager, Production, QC, Technical, Maintenance, Delivery, Store, Projects, PED, and Planning Departments
• External: Manufacturing units

Job relevant information (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY)

• Responsible for the manufacturing stations to meet the production schedule, quality standards and client specifications.