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Site Superintendent - Port ElizabethFull job descriptionOverviewResponsible for controlling and ensuring the optimal operation of the site within specified parameters and legal requirements, by managing operational staff and liaising with contractors. Responsibilities include production, safety, budgets, audits, warehousing/distribution of products and raw material manning, supervision, and contract management. Maintains loss Control Policy for area of responsibility. Institutes corrective action where necessary.QualificationsRelevant Tertiary Qualification.Other Special Requirements:Budgets and ReportingBudget Planning, Management and Reporting, proving efficiency and maximum leverage.Experience3 -5 yearsxe2x80x99 relevant experience within a Liquid Fertilizer Facility.Production experience will be beneficial.A strong mechanical aptitude would be beneficial.Strong experience of Supply Chain Management (including expediting, lead-time reduction, inventory management, packaging & shipping),DutiesProvide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the SiteWork closely with personnel to review site efficiency while monitoring consistently to determine trends and areas of improvement,Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quantity and quality.Controlling and optimising of raw material deliveries, dispatch, and delivery of product,Work closely with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager to ensure all members of the team are aware of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for our employees,Maintain and support a superior safety and housekeeping program, including all timely communication initiatives,Develop and execute the plant manufacturing budgets.Participate and prepare for audits ensuring compliance.Analyze workforce requirements,Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment,Remove constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct employees to attain all established goals,Ensure the plant and equipment is implemented and maintained in accordance with Engineering standards, local and statutory legislation, ISO systems and Health & Safety legislation,To develop and lead the continuous improvement activities within the team,Deal with staff issues and concerns,Planning developing and training of production staff,Management meetings,Interface extensively with the Marketing and Client environments.Oversee the warehousing/distribution of products. Job CompetenciesCore Competencies:Analytical ThinkingAttention to detailDiligentQuality OrientedDeadline drivenHonesty and IntegrityCollaborator Team PlayerJob-Related Skills:Strong problem-solving skills,Excellent writing and editing skills.Good organisational skillsCommunication, and assertiveness,Time ManagementDetail-oriented.Decision making, sound business judgement,Experience of implementation of manufacturing functionality of systems,Ability to lead and motivate a team.Knowledge:Knowledge of ISO ComplianceFamiliarity with the OHS ActGeneral

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