Production Engineer

Position Title: Production Engineer  

Reports to: Production Manager          

Department: Production

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 specification

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 LN to ensure all materials and hours are immediately logged in the system
• Make sure all orders are closed in LN 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
• 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: GEO, 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