Plant Operator / Plant Manager

Chainlink Recruitment; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier recruitment agency is seeking a Production Manager for a distillation plant in Gauteng. The role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating maintenance for efficient production. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical Engineering and 5 years of experience in production management within the petrochemical industry, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in Production/management within petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production planning and execution.
• Ensure operations oversight and safety standards.
• Coordinate maintenance to meet production targets.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning and organisational skills

Problem solving skills

Conflict Resolution

Intermediate computer literacy skills

Operations management skills

Education

Senior certificate / Grade 12

National Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering

Certificate/Diploma in operations management

Job description

Overview

Based on site, the Production Manager (Distillation Plant) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the distillation production process, ensuring efficient production planning, process optimisation, adherence to safety and quality standards, and coordination of maintenance activities to achieve production targets and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning and Execution
• Operations Oversight
• Safety (including OHS Act 16.2 appointment) and Quality
• Maintenance Coordination
• Leadership
• Cost & Efficiency Management

Qualifications

• Senior certificate / Grade 12
• National Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
• Certificate/Diploma in operations management
• 5 years experience in Production and/or production management/supervision within petrochemical process engineering industry

Competencies

• Knowledge
  • Petrochemical processes and equipment (e.g., distillation, reactors, pumps).
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Safety and control systems philosophies
  • Production Management Systems
• Skills
  • Communication Skills (verbal and written)
  • Analytical Skills
  • Ability to build trust and customer loyalty
  • Planning and organisational skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Financial Management Skills
  • Human relation skills
  • Intermediate computer literacy skills
  • Operations management skills
• Behavioural
  • Customer Orientation
  • Attention to detail
  • Integrity
  • Results orientated
  • Tenacity and Resilience
  • Team work
  • Work under pressure
  • Embrace the company values and live the organisational brand