Foreman: Millwright Will Cutter

Sappi; Stanger / KwaDukuza; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of woodfibre products is hiring a Foreman: Millwright Will Cutter in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will lead a shift-based team, ensure safety, and handle equipment repairs. Ideal candidates should have a full N3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, along with Trade Tested Millwright certification and supervisory experience. Join a team focused on delivering high-quality solutions in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Trade Tested Artisan in heavy industry.
• Relevant supervisory or leadership experience including in acting roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift-based team assigned to the plant.
• Maintain safety and prevent accidents.
• Diagnose, fault find and repair equipment failures.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Management

Equipment Repair

Communication

Education

Matric + Full N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

N3 Pulp & Paper / NQF L4 Paper Board

Mechanical or Electrical Trade Tested

Trade Tested Millwright

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are hiring!

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
• N3 Pulp & Paper / NQF L4 Paper Board (advantageous)
• 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.