Junior Production Engineer

Rafhan Maize Products Co. Ltd.

Jaranwala , Pakistan

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As a Junior Production Engineer, you will play a vital role in sustaining safe and efficient shift operations while ensuring productive utilization of both personnel and machinery. Reporting directly to the Principal Engineer, you will oversee a team comprising operators, helpers, and packers. Your primary focus will be on adhering to the production plan, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous process improvements to meet shift-wise production targets.

Key Responsibilities

- Production Management: Record shift production and dispatches accurately in the SAP system. Manage manpower allocation to ensure smooth shift operations. Achieve production targets in terms of both quality and quantity while controlling product losses. Prepare detailed shift production reports and maintain attendance records for workers. Review laboratory results and provide clear instructions to operators. Ensure accurate and timely completion of log sheets and shift performance reports. Coordinate timely withdrawal of manufacturing materials and supplies from stores.

- Quality Assurance: Collaborate closely with the Shift Chemist to identify and address in-process non-conformances. Ensure segregation of different product grades to maintain quality integrity. Monitor and verify that weighing scales and other measurement instruments are functioning correctly.

- Maintenance Oversight: Monitor the performance of process equipment and ensure proper maintenance routines are followed. Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards across the production section. Liaise with Shift Engineers from other divisions during plant shutdowns or partial operations, especially during load shedding events.

- Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by studying existing processes and recommending technological advancements. Promote innovation and adopt a logical, analytical approach to problem-solving. Ensure adherence to best practices in operational procedures.

- Safety Compliance: Uphold safety standards for products, equipment, and personnel throughout the shift. Enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all relevant locations. Ensure all technical work is conducted under appropriate work permits. Conduct training sessions on Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols as well as production processes.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (B.Sc or B.E) with preferably one year of relevant experience.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and operational literacy.
- Knowledge of instrumentation and Distributed Control System (DCS) or Sequential Logic Controller (SLC) operations.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

- Experience in labor management and plant troubleshooting.
- Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) procedures.
- Awareness of safety and environmental regulations and best practices.

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Relocation: Not available for this position.