Job Description

Industry: Manufacturing
Location: Emandeni, KwaZulu-Natal
Reporting to: Plant Manager
An established global leader in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Process Manager with a strong background in paper production and waste management. This role is critical to ensuring optimal efficiency, safety, and productivity within a high-performance manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plant operations to ensure optimal resource utilisation and production efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to continuously improve productivity and quality.
• Manage the shutdown process, ensuring safe and timely execution.
• Implement and uphold Best Operating Practices (BOP) and production standards.
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across all shifts and teams.
• Lead investigations (including Root Cause Analyses) and implement corrective actions to prevent incident recurrence.
• Ensure stock availability of critical items to mitigate production risks.
• Manage, train, and appraise team performance; ensure ongoing skills development and compliance.
• Enforce statutory and company compliance across OHS Act, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and SHEQ standards.
• Prepare and manage capital and operational budgets, including cost control and reporting.
• Support sustainability targets including fibre loss, energy usage, and water conservation.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Degree or BTech in Engineering or relevant technical field.
• 5-8 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2 years at a supervisory level.
• Prior experience in a paper mill production environment will be a distinct advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office; SAP experience advantageous.
• Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills.

How to apply:

• Follow the link to our job seekers ' page -
• Search for the job title.
• Click Apply to submit your CV.