Engineering/Manufacturing Trainee at PZ Cussons

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:

  • 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.
  • Ensure maintenance programmes are carried out promptly to deliver continuous availability of equipment/machinery, achieving target PAAs and efficiencies per line.
  • Ensure a safe production operation within the shift based on the full observance of PZC’s HSE management system and processes.
  • 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 generate improvement plans.
  • Manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives, and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.
  • Take responsibility for implementation and compliance of Management Systems (OHSAS, EMS, QMS, GMP).
  • Take responsibility for the quality of all products produced within the shift, ensuring all products meet and surpass PZC’s quality specifications/standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement, effective communication, and positive employee relations.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.Sc./B.Eng. or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering.
  • Sound Microsoft Suite Software knowledge and expertise.

Required Experience:

  • At least 1-3 years of 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.

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