Job Description

A reputable chemical manufacturing company based in Kempton Park has a challenging but exciting position for a suitably qualified chemical manufacturing manager.
 Purpose of the job
The Chemical Manufacturing Manager reports to the Production Manager and has the primary responsibilities of:
• Overall responsibility for establishing and meeting production targets, plant performance, and equipment utilisation.
• Manufacturing quality products at low cost whilst observing EH&S and other performance criteria.
• Management focus to lead the Production Units towards industry best practices and to integrate production outputs with the work of other areas in the business.
• Ensuring alignment of the company’s manufacturing services, policies and strategies to broader organisational strategy and direction.
• Establishing systems, procedures, and processes to ensure the delivery of an effective manufacturing service to all stakeholders.
• Executing appropriate SHERQ requirements within the organisation to minimise risks relating to the continued production of chemical products.
In a case of manpower shortage in the control room, the incumbent will also be required to assist until such a time that control room operators are available.
Experience
• 5 to 10 years in a manufacturing plant environment, preferably chemical or similar manufacturing sector.
• At least 3 years in a production management role, preferably in the electrolysis of sodium chloride manufacturing industry
• Adequate knowledge of the OHS Act and legal appointments
• In-depth knowledge of production principles and S&OP planning processes
• Experienced in using SCADA for process control, SAP for production planning and booking and MES for production reporting
• Adequate knowledge of Hazardous Chemical manufacture, storage, transportation, and handling
• Experience on product quality management and ISO 9001.
• Sound understanding of contractor management, supplier management, change principles and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
• Matric
• BSc, BEng or BTech in Chemical engineering or Operations management
• A postgraduate qualification in management is advantageous
Qualifications:
• ISO systems implementation and auditing certificates and/or experience
• Continuous professional development in production management
Technical competencies
• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001, 45001, 9001
• Extensive knowledge of Hazardous Chemical Manufacturing and Handling Codes
• Knowledgeable on different types of equipment related to chemical manufacturing plants.
• Experience in managing and coordinating production projects, logistics analytics, safety incidents and maintenance activities.
• In depth knowledge of end-to-end logistics processes and best practices, management systems, public transport regulations, security and customer service.
• Experience in using SharePoint and Corrective Action Systems (i.e., Digilex)
• Knowledge of Computerized Production Systems (i.e., SAP IM and MES)
• Experienced in relationship building and cross collaboration at a management level
• Strategic management, planning, co-ordination, and control
• Skilled in managing and responding to customer complaints and satisfaction indexes
• Computer literacy in SAP and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Personal Circumstances:
Must be able to obtain a satisfactory medical report from the company’s medical Centre.
Other details
Salary: R720k basic annual salary highly negotiable, depending on experience.
All applicants are thanked in advance for showing interest however correspondences will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates.

Skills Required