Shift Foreman (Hay Level 13/C2)(Internal & External) at NECSA

Key Performance Areas

Plant Operations/Manufacturing

• Operate the plant in line with approved work instructions, guidelines and procedures.
• Monitor process trends and SPC data to ensure the production process is within operating parameters and correct if required.
• Allocate and manage resources and coordinate activities to meet production schedules.
• Monitor process trends and SPC data to ensure the production process is within operating parameters.
• Ensure staff operate the plant according to approved work instructions.
• Monitor the effective usage of utilities
• Monitor stock levels to ensure that the inventory is kept up to date and suitable for meeting production targets and goals as agreed on.
• Coordinating production morning meetings.
• Ensure BSC are in place and evaluated as per requirement.
• Participate in the non-routine risk assessment tasks with SHEQ stakeholders.
• Control critical raw material ratios to ensure profitability of products.
• Oversee quality assurance on all raw material and final products.

Financial management and Budgeting

• Submit annual budget and obtain approval; and
• Apply appropriate financial controls to ensure expenditure levels are prudent, and wastage is limited.

Plant Control

• Ensure at least one job observation on work instructions are done monthly.
• Review and update work instructions.
• Generate operations report per shift worked and communicate effectively to relevant parties. Plant readings and checklist as required.
• Ensure plant control samples as per schedule are executed.
• Report all defects to the necessary discipline using the COSWIN system and prescribed documentation.

Compliance with SHEQ requirements

• Ensure hazardous work permits are in place as required in the work place.
• Ensure PPE is in a good condition and correctly worn in the workplace.
• Execute PPE inspections according to procedure monthly.
• Ensure specialized PPE are stored according to requirements.
• Report sub-standard equipment and safety issues.
• Ensure the adherence of statutory training for his team are up to date.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 - Maths  and Physical Science

OR

• N3 with maths  and Physical Science

OR

• NCV Level 4 Maths and Physical Science
• Driver’s license
• 8 to 10 years in a 24-hour chemical plant operations would be an advantage for this position.