Chemical Engineer

Jelocorp

📍 newcastle, kwazulu natal, South-Africa

Full-time Plastics & Process Engineering

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified Chemical Engineer to join a leading mining and manufacturing operation in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing production processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing production personnel within a manufacturing environment.

This role offers a clear succession path into a Production Manager position for a high-performing individual who demonstrates strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing and production processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
  • Investigate process deviations, production issues, and equipment failures, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
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