Foreman: Millwright Will Cutter

Sappi; Ngodwana; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of woodfibre products is seeking a Foreman: Millwright Will Cutter in Mpumalanga. The ideal candidate will have a Matric plus N3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and 3 years of experience as a Trade Tested Artisan. Responsibilities include leading a team, maintaining safety, and diagnosing equipment issues to ensure productivity. This role offers a chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Matric + Full N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Mechanical or Electrical Trade Tested.
• 3 years' experience as a Trade Tested Artisan in a heavy industry environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift-based team and carry out instructions.
• Maintain safety and prevent accidents.
• Diagnose and repair equipment failures to minimize downtime.

Skills

Mechanical Trade

Electrical Trade

Supervisory Leadership

Education

Matric + Full N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Trade Tested Millwright

Tools

SAP Knowledge

Job description

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 lookout for a Foreman: Millwright Will Cutter to ensure plant equipment is operated according to best operating practices, to maximise productivity and is maintained and repaired to acceptable standards to maximise availability and efficiency.

As a Foreman‑ Millwright Will Cutter, you will be responsible for:

• Leads a shift-based team assigned to his/her plant.
• Carries out instructions of Superintendent.
• Keeps Superintendent informed of plant requirements on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains safety, concentrates on the prevention of accidents, and enquires fully into reasons for injury and takes steps to prevent re‑occurrence.
• Gives clear instructions and ensures that all instructions are understood and that all subordinates know what their jobs are and how to do it.
• Arranges that all the necessary paper to be cut is in position behind cutters and ready for loading according to Production Schedule.
• Ensures that the broke generated from the machines are timeously removed for continuity in the production processes.
• Assists operators with the change out or re‑setting of knives on sheeter.
• Diagnosing, fault finds and repairs equipment failures to effectively minimise machine downtime.

What are we looking for?

• Matric + Full N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical or Electrical Trade Tested
• Trade Tested Millwright (is preferred)
• SAP knowledge would be an advantage
• 3 years’ experience as a Trade Tested Artisan in a heavy industry environment, with relevant supervisory/ leadership experience including in acting roles.

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 isa 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.