Process Foreman

Tongaat; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sugar manufacturing company in Durban is seeking an Operational Manager. You will be responsible for overseeing operational management, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene regulations, and fostering positive engagement among employees. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or degree in chemical engineering and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is required. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a shift or day-shift process foreman.
• Proven track record of success in similar roles.
• Technical qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyze production needs and coordinate operations.
• Monitor safety compliance with health regulations.
• Engage with employees and oversee work procedures.

Skills

Operational management

People engagement

Safety compliance

SAP proficiency

Microsoft Office Packages

Education

Diploma or degree in chemical engineering

Job description

Top Accountabilities

Operational management

• Analyze production needs
• Complete shift handover with the previous shift
• Identify issues, actions taken, and outstanding tasks
• Ensure operator handover at each station
• Engage with operators
• Move personnel around and assume relied shift foreman duties to prevent production delays
• Identify and plan for potential challenges
• Allocate tasks to individuals
• Coordinate general housekeeping of tunnels and conveyors
• Plan and coordinate cleaning of scales, silo scales, and saturators
• Oversee resin changes and auto-filter cloth maintenance
• Maintain purity levels
• Maintain optimal sugar colours
• Meet planned High-Test Molasses (HTM) target volumes

Safety, health and environment

• Monitor compliance with manufacturing standards, Food Safety and Hygiene regulations, quality assurance procedures, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Issue pre-inspection checklist forms and follow up on completion
• Maintain ongoing safety awareness
• Conduct corrective counselling
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare reports

People engagement, management, and development

• Interact with employees, provide and clarify instructions, and oversee work procedures related to operations
• Monitor conduct and performance; implement corrective measures as needed
• Participate in recruitment processes within the department
• Develop and update the people/training matrix
• Conduct on-the-job training
• Monitor completion of compliance training
• Address individual performance issues
• Implement initiatives to improve engagement and employee relations
• Apply disciplinary procedures, including initiating and chairing inquiries
• Ensure compliance with THS policies, procedures, and legislative requirements
• Foster positive workplace interactions and promote a culture of open communication and teamwork

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Technical qualification; a diploma or degree in chemical engineering is advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a shift or day-shift process foreman
• Proven track record of success in similar roles
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office packages