Mill Wide - Foreman Shift (Shalaamboot) at Sappi

As a Mill Wide - Foreman Shift, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate the execution of breakdown maintenance tasks by evaluating resource availability and prioritise resources as per Mill priority list.
• Assesses equipment, materials and labour needed to complete large and/or complex maintenance tasks for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance activities meet district standards and resolve defined issue(s) while reducing wasted resources.
• Manage by evaluate and initiate opportunity maintenance requirements as per procedure by assigning staff in resolving complex and/or difficult maintenance issues for the purpose of ensuring that Mill sections are  in a safe and effective working/learning environment.
• Coordinates the services and activities of outside contractors as assigned for the purpose of ensuring that contracted work is completed in a safe, effective and timely manner that it meets Mill’s standards and objectives.
• Manage assigned tools, equipment and vehicle(s) for the purpose of ensuring their availability as needed to meet assigned maintenance objectives.
• Performs a wide variety of skilled (and sometimes complex) maintenance activities for the purpose of ensuring that maintenance issues are resolved and projects are completed in a safe, effective and timely manner.
• Prepares a shift report for the purpose of documenting activities and complying with Mill and/or legal requirements
• Effective shut planning and assist with shut execution as required.
• Improve Master data accuracy
• Comply with works order business process
• Knowledge sharing within and across teams.
• Managing and plan skills development requirements  by updating  personal development plan according to the position profile
• Manage personnel performance through standard performance assessment procedure
• Manage attendance (time keeping) and maintain leave roster
• Participate in recruitment and selection process.
• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers / Customers
• Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required
• Manage personal fixed costs and assist with management of plant maintenance costs (within budget)
• Required to work overtime

What are we looking for?

• Relevant NQF Level 5 qualification or N4 – N6 with Maths and Science
• Recognised Trade Certificate (Manpower/Seta accredited)
• 5 years’ plant operations experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• Valid driving license
• Pulp and Paper industry experience advantageous
• SAP knowledge advantageous