SITE                             : BOKSBURG                     

DIVISION                     : CORRUSEAL GROUP

REPORTING TO          : GROUP LEAN OFFICE (NBS)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

We are looking for a driven Process Engineer with a passion for manufacturing excellence, continuous improvement, and leadership development. This role is designed for an engineer who wants to build a deep understanding of corrugated packaging operations while leading improvement initiatives across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects across corrugated and converting operations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives including Kaizen, TPM, SMED, Standard Work, Visual Management, and Problem Solving.
• Observe processes at the gemba to identify waste, variation, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate structured problem-solving activities using root cause analysis and cause-effect methodologies.
• Improve machine reliability, changeover performance, material flow, and operational stability.
• Support production teams in achieving Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.
• Lead Moonshine and low-cost automation projects to simplify work and eliminate waste.
• Work with maintenance teams to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Analyse production data and convert findings into practical improvement actions.
• Coach and develop operators, supervisors, and support teams in Lean thinking and continuous improvement principles.
• Support implementation of best practices and Yokoten activities across multiple lines and operations.
• Participate in capital and equipment improvement projects where required.

KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• High level of curiosity and desire to understand how processes truly work.
• Ability to influence without authority and engage people at all organisational levels.
• Strong observation skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills.
• High affinity for action.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing exposure advantageous.

WHO WILL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

We are looking for someone who is ambitious, hands-on, and eager to grow into a future manufacturing leadership role. The ideal candidate enjoys solving difficult problems, challenging the status quo, and working with people to improve processes every day.