Process Engineer

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

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RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Peanut Butter and Sorghum Business Unit. The role is based in Randfontein and will report to the Plant Manager.

Purpose of the role:

The Process Engineering is critical to the development of our factory to World Class and supporting the growth agenda of the business.
This means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. At the core of a process engineer’s job is providing process expertise to the site, identifying and implementing cost saving and process improvement initiatives, as such, process engineering is critical to leading change management w.r.t projects, ensuring all inputs are available and the factory is geared up for new innovations, renovations, value improvement (VIP) and Brand Led Growth (BLG) projects within an agreed time, scope and budget.

Process Engineers deploy WCM methods and tools in eliminating losses identified in the production space, thereby optimizing process stability and productivity.
A key deliverable for the Process Engineering role is Innovation, partnering with R&D and the business to deliver Innovation, Value Improvement and new business opportunities. This role is focused on the delivery in these areas.