Manager : Utilities

Sappi; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is looking for a Manager: Utilities to oversee the plant's budgeted output and optimize efficiency. The role involves managing engineering activities, maintenance planning, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a BSc Degree or equivalent and 5-8 years’ experience in boiler operations. This position offers growth opportunities and adds value to a reputable organization in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Learning and development programs

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience with 3 years in Boiler operations/maintenance.
• 2 years’ Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Enhance productivity and quality using TPM and Lean Manufacturing.
• Plan plant operations for optimum resource utilization.
• Manage shut and maintenance plans.
• Implement engineering and maintenance standards.
• Ensure competency of subordinates through training.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Principles

TPM

Boiler operations maintenance

Supervisory skills

Education

BSc Degree or B-Tech or equivalent

GCC Factories

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 Manager : Utilities the incumbent in this position ensures that the plant meets budgeted output, optimise plant efficiency, manage VP & Fixed costs, maintenance planning and SHE performance by leading and managing engineering/maintenance activities and operations activities

As a Manager: Utilities, you will be responsible to:

• Continually seek opportunities for the enhancement of the productivity and quality by applying TPM and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Plans the plant operations to ensure the optimum utilisation of all resources.
• Plans and manage shut and maintenance plans within the section.
• Initiating and implementing engineering and maintenance standards and procedures.
• Manages the plant operations to ensure the optimum utilisation of all resources.
• Manages the shut process for effective execution.
• Reviewing, initiating and implementing BOP standards and procedures.
• Drive and mobilise the shift team and MDT to achieve OEE targets.
• Investigating and preventing CSR's.
• Ensuring the correct items are in stock to mitigate production risks.
• Set goals and appraises immediate subordinates.
• Ensures competency of all subordinates through adequate training, assessments and coaching.
• Coordinate and engage the MDT - prioritise work amongst all disciplines.
• Manage risks & ensure alignment between disciplines & ensure investigations are completed timeously.
• Ensure that reoccurrences of incidents are prevented & conduct RCA's & incidental work.
• Effective communication to all shifts i.e. strategy formulation, team goals, training plans & day-to-day interventions.
• Implement changes as and when required.

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• BSc Degree or B-Tech or equivalent
• GCC Factories – Advantageous .

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience of which 3 years working on a Boiler operations/ maintenance.
• 2 years’ Supervisory experience

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
• Market-leading leave benefits
• Employee wellbeing benefits