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Production Chemical Manager - (1183)

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Job Title

Production Chemical Manager

Organisational Unit

Mondi South Africa -> Richards Bay Operations -> Chem&Effluent

Position Type

Permanent

Minimum years relevant experience

3-4 years

Location

Richards Bay - Richards Bay, KZN ZA (Primary)

% Travel

0 - 10%

Job Advert

Job Purpose:

Reporting to Head of Chemical and Effluent Plant, the successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the optimum daily operational performance Chemical Production plant and its operating staff.

Qualifications & Expertise

• BSc Chemical Engineering Degree

• B Tech Pulp & Paper would be advantageous

Job Experience

• 3 years' experience in a Chemical heavy industry environment

• Experience in a supervisory and line management will be advantageous

• Production/Chemical Processing or environmental compliance experience

• Management experience will be advantageous

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure the compliance with all occupational health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

• Ensure the effective management of Risk, Safety and Quality through risk assessments, implementation and management of behavioural based safety, task analysis and chemical quality management to ensure a zero tolerance for unsafe acts and acceptable levels of safety incidents.

• Ensure stable and maximum operational performance of the Chemical Production plant.

• Drive chemical production quality compliance.

• Ensure chemical production plant capacity building and skills through coaching and mentoring.

• Manage the chemical plant area with emphasis on people, environmental compliance at source, cost, plant efficiency and availability.

• Ensure effective financial management of the Business Unit by financial control, financial compliance and risk management, to ensure quality outputs are delivered within budget.

• Ensure that solid internal and external customer/supplier relations are built, maintained and managed to ensure timely delivery from supplier, and customer satisfaction.

• Develop, implement and manage chemical production operational plans and project plans that are aligned with the strategic objectives of the organization.

• Develop, implement and manage continuous improvement projects as well as process improvement and optimisation initiatives to ensure quality outputs.

• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual Business Unit reporting which includes progress on stakeholder relations, business and strategic planning.

• Build and maintain a competent and motivated workforce by managing performance, conflict and development within the Business Unit.

• Develop BU solid manning plan, personnel development and assessment.

• Accurate reporting.

Job Competencies/ Attributes/Skills:

• Proven Leadership competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team environment

• High level of Emotional intelligence

• Must be able to work efficiently in a high pressure environment

• Must display emotional maturity when dealing with complexity and problem solving

• Computer literacy (including SAP system) is essential

• Builds and leads an inspired and engaged high performing team that consistently produces results

• Actively promotes the development of people in the section as a primary resources

Closing Date

21 AUGUST 2023

This appointment will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan.
The above advert has minimum requirements listed, however Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing.

Closing Date

21/8/2023

Mondi Group