Engineering/Manufacturing Trainee

About the job

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Job Responsibilities

To ensure effective and efficient coordination of production operations to meet and deliver volume targets by due dates meeting specific quality standards required to win in the market.

To ensure maintenance programmes are carried out promptly so as to deliver a continuous availability of equipment/machinery leading to the achievement of target PAAs and efficiencies per line.

To ensure a safe production operation within the shift built on the full observance of PZC’s HSE management system and processes.

To prepare reports (daily shift production reports, Daily shift production volumes/ line/ factory, People attendance reports, machines availability reports, material usage reporting/variances) to account for daily/monthly variances and generation of improvement plans.

Managing team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned

Takes responsibility for Implementation and compliance of Management Systems (OHSAS, EMS, QMS, GMP)

Take responsibility for the Quality of all products produced within the shift and ensuring that all products produced meet and surpass PZC’s quality specifications/standards.

Continuous improvement, communication, and employee relations

Required Qualifications

B.Sc./B.Eng. HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering

Sound Microsoft Suite Software Knowledge and expertise

Required Experience

At least 1 – 3 years. work experience in a similar role with a large organization

Ability to withstand stress and pressure

Good eye for infrastructural design and engineering details

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite

Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills

Excellent planning and scheduling skills.

Good communication skills

At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds because your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.

If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.

We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

Industries:Consumer Goods

Function: Mechanical Engineering