Mill Manager: Utilities & Services

University of Fort Hare; Volksrust, Carolina, Piet Retief, Balfour; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pulp and paper mill is seeking an experienced leader to oversee Utilities and Services operations. This role involves managing a team of Production Managers, ensuring optimal production output, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of production experience and strong leadership skills. Career development opportunities and a competitive remuneration package are offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in a production environment.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Energy or Chemical/Recovery.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Production Managers and Process Engineers.
• Monitor plant performance and implement corrective actions.
• Manage departmental budgets and execute improvement plans.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Excellence

Process Improvement

Education

BSc Engineering or BTech Pulp & Paper or BTech Engineering

Management qualification

Job description

Engineering / Technical / Production / Manufacturing / Motor

(Market related, Negotiable)

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to take ownership of Utilities and Services operations at a leading pulp and paper mill. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional passionate about people, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Your mission will be to ensure the Utilities and Services section delivers optimal production output with top-quality results, minimal downtime, and the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Production Managers and Process Engineers, ensuring efficient operations across Chemical & Recovery, Energy, and Services plants.
• Monitor monthly plant performance against strategic objectives and implement effective corrective actions.
• Drive workforce growth through career development, performance management, coaching, and goal-setting.
• Manage departmental budgets, control costs, and execute both short-term and long-term (5-year) improvement plans.
• Prepare and consolidate capital, fixed, and variable cost budgets for the department.
• Strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders while contributing to mill-wide strategic initiatives.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and standards.
• Champion continuous improvement, integrate business processes, and ensure accurate reporting and BBS observation performance.

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Engineering / BTech Pulp & Paper or BTech Engineering.
• Management qualification advantageous.
• 10+ years’ experience in a production environment, with at least 5 years in Energy or Chemical/Recovery.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a high-performing mill environment.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package and benefits.

How to apply

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• Search for the job title.
• Click Apply to submit your CV.