Plant Operations Leader: Drive Safety, Efficiency

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NETWORK FINANCE is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader for a chemical process/continuous manufacturing environment in Gauteng. The role demands 10+ years’ experience, a strong track record in production management, and expertise in process operations, safety, and policy development.

The successful candidate will drive plant performance, lead cross-functional teams, and champion continuous improvement initiatives, with responsibility for Section 16.2 appointment and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering is required or preferred.
• GCC Factories qualification is advantageous.
• Additional qualifications in HSE, Risk Management, or Production Management are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to ensure safe, efficient production.
• Drive continuous improvement, productivity, quality, and cost optimisation.
• Fulfil responsibilities associated with the Section 16.2 legal appointment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain operational procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Monitor plant performance and implement strategies to improve throughput and efficiency.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Technical teams.
• Support plant expansion projects and commissioning activities.
• Build and develop a high-performance operations culture.

Skills

Process optimization

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HSE awareness

Production planning

Operations management

Risk management

Incident investigation

Education

BEng or BTech in Chemical Engineering

Job description

NETWORK FINANCE is seeking a seasoned Operations Leader for a chemical process/continuous manufacturing environment in Gauteng. The role demands 10+ years’ experience, a strong track record in production management, and expertise in process operations, safety, and policy development.

The successful candidate will drive plant performance, lead cross-functional teams, and champion continuous improvement initiatives, with responsibility for Section 16.2 appointment and regulatory compliance.