Job Description

We are hiring!
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We're on the lockout for a Manager : Technical to ensure optimum process capability of the mill through process engineering. Drive environmentally acceptable, technically sound and safe processes.
As a Manager: Technical, you will be responsible to:

• Optimize the overall plant (mill) performance through process engineers who collect and collate the data on the plants they support. This is then used by the TM to analyze the big picture and formulate plans / actions.
• Ensure reliable process analytical support by managing the laboratories regarding manpower and equipment capabilities
• Ensure customer support by liaising with Marketing and directly with the customers to understand their exact needs and requirements. Where required, new equipment/test methods are implemented and/or developed.
• Research, propose and motivate new capital investment to optimize current and/or new processes.
• Co-ordinates and controls all activities required to ensure that SHEQ Management is fully operational and effective.
• Monitors the Mill Laboratory operation so that a continuous flow of accurate process data is supplied to Production Section.
• Directs Quality Control and the Mill Laboratory so that products leaving the Mill and Pulp produced in the Mill conform to relevant specifications. Though the Mill Laboratory advises production sections on suitability of raw materials received.

What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc (Eng), B Tech (Pulp & Paper)
• Management Development Programme (MDP) will serve as an advantage.
• Computer Literate (MS Office)

Minimum Experience

• 8 - 10 Years' experience in the Paper Manufacturing environment
• 5 years Management experience

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

We are hiring!
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We're on the lockout for a Manager : Technical to ensure optimum process capability of the mill through process engineering. Drive environmentally acceptable, technically sound and safe processes.
As a Manager: Technical, you will be responsible to:

• Optimize the overall plant (mill) performance through process engineers who collect and collate the data on the plants they support. This is then used by the TM to analyze the big picture and formulate plans / actions.
• Ensure reliable process analytical support by managing the laboratories regarding manpower and equipment capabilities
• Ensure customer support by liaising with Marketing and directly with the customers to understand their exact needs and requirements. Where required, new equipment/test methods are implemented and/or developed.
• Research, propose and motivate new capital investment to optimize current and/or new processes.
• Co-ordinates and controls all activities required to ensure that SHEQ Management is fully operational and effective.
• Monitors the Mill Laboratory operation so that a continuous flow of accurate process data is supplied to Production Section.
• Directs Quality Control and the Mill Laboratory so that products leaving the Mill and Pulp produced in the Mill conform to relevant specifications. Though the Mill Laboratory advises production sections on suitability of raw materials received.

What are we looking for?
Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• B.Sc (Eng), B Tech (Pulp & Paper)
• Management Development Programme (MDP) will serve as an advantage.
• Computer Literate (MS Office)

Minimum Experience

• 8 - 10 Years' experience in the Paper Manufacturing environment
• 5 years Management experience

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

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
ABOUT SAPPI
Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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