As a Pulp Foreman, you will be responsible to:

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• 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.

ENGAGED AND DEVELOPED WORK FORCE

• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members.
• 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.

ENSURES, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
• Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and corrects non-conformances.
• 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

CONTROL OF BUDGET

• Controls annual fixed cost, overtime and manpower budgets within his sphere of influence.

BUILDS CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• 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 Papermaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification
• Minimum of (3) years’ Plant Operations Experience
• (2) years’ supervisory experience
• Computer Literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP knowledge