Production Engineer

Employer company TOTALENERGIES LUBRICANTS BLENDING UAE COMPANY

Domain Production & Operations

Type of contract Regular position

Experience Minimum 6 years

Internal :

• Internal interaction - Collaborate with blending & Filling team, Planning, QC, Maintenance & Plant logistics team on a daily basis.

External :

Activities

Production Engineer – Filling is responsible for overseeing filling line operations, ensuring productivity and quality standards are met for both small and large pack. This position manages Packaging inventory and stock, monitors losses, and aims to achieve or surpass KPIs and budgeted targets by driving continuous improvement and managing shifts effectively throughout all filling operations.

Production Facility:

Blending Capacity: (based on 3*8-hours Shift).

Bulk Filling Capacity: -

Small Pack filling capacity: -.

Pack Filling Facility:

• Fully automated high speed Small Pack filling unit, equipped with high technology controls equipment and systems, automated drum filling unit and Automated pail filling unit.
• Automated Label storage unit with Label rolls & other facilities namely Label printers, Automated strapping machine, Robot, Pick and Place units, Case Former units, online can/cartons weight checker units /Capping Machines, Caps /Labels detection systems, inject can printer, Unscramble unit. Empty drums storage unit with automated drum palletizer & Laser engraving machine.
• Lean cure tool for Productivity measurement, Print and apply Software for label applications on Cartons & Code soft software for inhouse label printing.
• MES system (LUBCEL) for blending of oils, Bulk filling & Pig gable transfer manifold interfaced with SAP.

Operational environments:

• Filling of different SKU’s (Small pack) & Filling of different SKU’s (Drums + pails pack).
• Filling of 1L,3L,4L & 5L packs on small pack filling lines & 208L,20L&25L packs on big pack.
• Packaging inventory Handling: Empty cans (22 different SKU’s), Cartons (22 different SKU’s), Caps (6 different SKU’s).
• Bulk Filling of different PGENs in Road Tankers/Flexi Bags/IBC
• ERP Software – SAP for system transactions in PP module.
• Diverse team (including contract manpower) at work area, sophisticated systems for production, high standard of Quality & safety.

Tasks:

• Take responsibility for all filling operations across drums, pails, and small pack lines, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently in shifts operations.
• Execution of the daily filling plan as directed by the Planning Team, ensuring all production targets are met efficiently.
• Supervise the closure of filling work orders within SAP ensuring accurate and timely documentation.
• Maintain robust control over all ISO systems and related documentation, ensuring swift retrieval and compliance as required.
• Conduct OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) analysis of filling lines using Lean cure tools on a regular basis to drive logical and optimal performance improvements.
• Ensure prompt logging of breakdown complaints in CMMS tools to facilitate effective maintenance response and minimise downtime.
• Ensure the operability of all quality interlocks on filling lines at all times to prevent quality complaints from both internal and external customers.
• Coordinate filling line operations to consistently deliver acceptable productivity and efficiency levels.
• Ensure adherence to OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) and daily production plan compliance.
• Lead or participate in the investigation and analysis of quality complaints as necessary, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with project teams to participate in the commissioning of new equipment, supporting seamless integration into production.
• Maintain and enhance 5S standards and visual management on filling lines and actively participate in the Kaizen improvement programme.
• Be reactive to any changes coming up due to changing business needs, customer requirements, and material related issues.
• Monitor packaging material stock levels by conducting regular inventory counts, promptly reporting any discrepancies, and reducing losses through ongoing process improvements.
• Participate in operational excellence meetings (VMP1 & VMP2) and ensure that effective shift handover procedures are consistently followed.
• Perform the role of Production Engineer - blending and bulk operations when required, particularly during their absence.
• Perform the role of Loading Master during ship discharge operations, including managing the relevant documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement:

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