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
