Mill Chemist Production

Sappi; Mandeni Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Mill Chemist : Process to manage laboratory functions, ensure product quality, and support technical projects. The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, has 3-5 years of experience, and possesses strong management skills. This role offers opportunities for development and travel within a thriving organization.

Benefits

Learning and development programmes

Market-leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Opportunities to travel

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post graduate experience in relevant field.
• 2 years of people management experience.
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory facilities for product quality conformance.
• Conduct work on product beneficiation to maximize value.
• Provide technical support to sales and marketing teams.

Skills

Laboratory management

Process optimization

Customer interaction

Technical project coordination

Education

BSc Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP systems

SHEQ Management systems

Job description

Overview

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 Mill Chemist : Process who in this position will ensure the efficient functioning of mill chemistry, process support engineering, product development with customer interaction and coordination of technical projects, throughout the mill’s value chain.

Responsibilities

As a Mill Chemist : Process, you will be responsible to:

• Manage the mill’s laboratory facilities to ensure the quality conformance of pulp, paper, lignin products and other relevant analytical requirements.
• Manage and develop organizational capability pertaining to application, market requirements and quality control of products.
• Conduct beneficiation work on products to realise the maximum value thereof.
• Co-ordinate the relevant resources involved with such beneficiation.
• Investigate process conditions for optimal quality and production output on relevant products.
• Co-ordinate relevant technical projects focusing on planning, capital expenditure preparation and implementation.
• Provide technical support to the mill’s sales and marketing teams.
• Investigate customer complaints and general queries via customer visits, etc.
• Forecast and prepare annual capital, fixed and variable cost budgets, control these and report monthly on status thereof.
• Set goals and appraise immediate subordinates on bi-annual basis, thus ensuring competency through adequate training and coaching.
• Ensure that the department complies in all respects with the relevant statutory requirements.
• Ensure that relevant SHEQ procedures and policies are aligned to the respective ISO standards for respective SHEQ functions.
• Compile and present relevant information to mill management and/or interested and affected parties.

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• BSc Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years post graduate experience
• 2 years people management
• Computer Literate (Word/Excel/Power point)

Experience considered advantageous

• Process experience in paper or chemical industry
• Laboratory management
• SAP systems
• SHEQ Management systems

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