Top plastic packaging manufacturer seeks a Factory Engineer. Oversee the production and engineering functions of the factory. Non-Negotiables (We will check) Tough resilient character Excellent technical knowledge on: Plastics Manufacturing and Production ProcessesPlastics Manufacturing EquipmentMaintenance of Manufacturing Equipment Excellent Leadership and Communication Skills Excellent planning and coordination skills What the person must be able to do: This role is in the South African plastics packaging sector. All duties would take place in this context. The person must be capable of the following: Production Achieving production efficiencies of 80+%Optimising shift timesOptimising machine usageOptimising Production ProcessProduction reporting Maintenance Ensuring maximal machine uptimeProactive maintenance schedulingSLA management with vendorsMaintenance BudgetingMaintenance reportingOccupational Health and SafetyHousekeeping rules Customer Service Regularly visit customers to ensure satisfactionAddress quality issues Leadership Staff RecruitmentStaff DevelopmentCreating a positive work climate Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months): General engineering function of plastic packaging plant Maintenance practices audited and improvements implemented Plant efficiency of at least 85% Background work experience 5+ years experience in the plastic production environment 2+ years experience in a management role BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering ECSA professional registration advantageous Proven track record in plant maintenance (we will check references) Strong interpersonal skills and team player Personality Summary: Moderate Driver – Ambitious, Results Orientated Go-getter. Self Starter. Makes things happen. Moderate Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making. Moderate to High Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices. Advantageous – Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader. Benefits of this Role: Leading plastics manufacturing firm Make a difference Strong career growth prospects Location: Johannesburg South Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R55K to R70K per month dependent on experience and proven track record. More senior candidate with exceptional experience may also apply. Type: Permanent Start: ASAP Reference: DT 153