The following position has become available at Bidvest Vericon Outsourcing:
Position: Process Engineer
Location: Head Office, Kelvin, Gauteng
This role reports directly: Business Development Manager
Purpose of the role:
The Process Engineer is responsible for evaluating, designing, and optimizing operational processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product quality. This role combines analytical thinking with hands-on implementation to drive continuous improvement across production lines, workflows, and system operations.
Key Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Solid understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
- Effective communication and cross-team collaboration
- Hands-on attitude
- Attention to Details
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Key Performance Areas:
- Analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement in cost, efficiency, quality, and safety.
- Design and develop new processes or upgrades that meet production goals and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and maintenance, to implement solutions.
- Develop process documentation, SOPs, flow diagrams, and training materials.
- Monitor process performance using KPIs and statistical methods; propose corrective actions when needed.
- Lead root cause analysis and troubleshooting of operational issues.
- Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations during process changes.
- Contribute to new product introductions by developing scalable and repeatable processes.
- Assist sales department with new client’s floorplans and layouts
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical) or a related field
- 2 years Proven experience in process engineering or manufacturing preferred
- Familiarity with warehouse and supply chain processes
- Certification in Lean Six Sigma or related methodology is a plus
- Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems and manufacturing software
- Proficiency in process simulation and data analysis software (e.g., AutoCAD, Minitab, Six Sigma tools)
Appointments shall be in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any feedback within 2 Weeks of application, consider your application as unsuccessful.
Closing date: 11/08/2025