Plant Safety & Operations Leader

Air Liquide SA; Alberton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide SA in Gauteng Alberton seeks a seasoned professional to manage all aspects of the HP Filling Facility, ensuring safety, quality, and IMS/PSHEQ adherence while meeting production targets. You will lead safety initiatives, manage permits, inventory, and CAPA, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance and QA teams to safeguard emission licenses and regulatory compliance.

A National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Chemical Engineering with relevant plant experience is

Qualifications

• Six years of process plant experience; industrial experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of IMS, HSE, and quality objectives.
• Experience with CAPA, MRP/ERP, and plant performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the HP Filling Facility, ensuring safety and quality compliance.
• Lead daily production planning, inventory control, and equipment maintenance coordination.
• Oversee permits, emissions reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, perform RCA/ CAPA, and report KPIs in daily meetings.

Skills

Safety leadership

Process management

Production planning

People management

Education

National Diploma Chemical Engineering

BTech/BSc Chemical Engineering

Job description

Air Liquide SA in Gauteng Alberton seeks a seasoned professional to manage all aspects of the HP Filling Facility, ensuring safety, quality, and IMS/PSHEQ adherence while meeting production targets. You will lead safety initiatives, manage permits, inventory, and CAPA, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate with maintenance and QA teams to safeguard emission licenses and regulatory compliance.

A National Diploma or BTech/BSc in Chemical Engineering with relevant plant experience is