Production Foreman : Utilities - Shalaamboot at Sappi

• We’re on the lookout for an experienced Production Foreman : Utilities to effectively manage resources (people, plant & equipment) with the objective of producing quality and quantity products according to customer requirements, mill standards and objectives.

As a Production Foreman : Utilities, you will be responsible for:

• Leads a Shift based team assigned to his/her plant.
• Participates in relevant forums to facilitate effective communication. MDT, SHEQ, etc.
• Recommends maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimize production efficiency.
• Plans the plant operations to ensure the maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, people).
• Manages the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities.
• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility.
• Evaluates and directs performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance.
• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non Conformances and corrects deviations.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time
• Controls annual fixed cost, overtime and manpower budgets within his sphere of influence.
• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers / customers.
• Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required.

What are we looking for?

• Matric and Full N4 Pulp making and/or N4 Papermaking and/or N4 Engineering and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ Plant Operations Experience.
• 2 Years’ Supervisory experience.
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits

Closing Date: 31 August 2023