Shift Superintendent Fibre Line #2 – Nelspruit needed at Sappi

As a Shift Superintendent Fibre Line #2, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure smooth shift handovers in accordance with best practices.
• Participate in relevant forums/meetings (e.g., SBT, Shift Superintendent’s, MDT Meetings, Weekly Planning).
• Set and evaluate performance objectives and conduct standards based on measurable criteria to drive maximum performance.
• Facilitate corrective action processes to maintain constructive employment relations.
• Coach and mentor team members to ensure competence and development.
• Provide on-the-job training and arrange external training as required.
• Adjust shift rosters/hours based on operational needs.
• Review and update BOPs in line with LMF, CDC, and IMS requirements.
• Ensure employee well-being and manage overtime effectively.
• Plan and control expenditure within budgetary constraints.
• Minimize waste to maximize production while maintaining ISO standards.
• Recommend equipment maintenance/upgrades to optimize production efficiency using RCA, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure the timely supply of raw materials and alignment with the production plan.
• Oversee production activities (e.g., shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends) to maintain quality standards and plant efficiency.
• Facilitate team problem-solving using RCA, brainstorming, and other techniques.
• Understand and apply SHEQ requirements where necessary.
• Perform plant inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Investigate incidents and identify root causes of non-conformance, correcting deviations.
• Ensure lock-out procedures are adhered to.
• Control the supply of protective clothing for shift crew.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards following 5S principles.
• Manage incidental shuts and participate in MDT Shut Planning.

What are we looking for:

• National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry