Production Manager (Water Treatment)

Profile Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water treatment company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee operations at the eMalahleni Water Reclamation Plant. The candidate will manage the production team, ensure compliance with quality standards, and optimize processes to enhance service delivery. Strong leadership skills and a background in chemical engineering are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in advanced water treatment processes.
• Experience with softening, ultrafiltration, and reverse osmosis.
• Relevant management experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Manage production team and ensure compliance with KPIs.
• Prepare monthly plant reports and conduct client feedback meetings.
• Monitor plant health and optimize processes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Client management

Planning

Troubleshooting

Innovative

Accountable

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

S4 Chemical Engineering diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

PowerPoint

Job description

Production Manager required for a Water Treatment company based in Witbank - eMalahleni Water Reclamation Plant (EWRP).
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position is responsible for managing and implementing operations systems, processes, and monitoring activities for the water treatment plant.

Key Performance Areas:

1. Manage production team
2. Ensure compliance with contractual quality and quantity KPIs
3. Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives
4. Continuous improvement and optimization of processes
5. Manage stock control
6. Monitor and report on all process aspects and ongoing projects
7. Ensure efficient resource management of employees to meet performance objectives
8. Ensure client satisfaction through professional and high-quality service
9. Conduct client feedback meetings and reporting
10. Prepare monthly plant reports and attend client meetings
11. Monitor plant health and proactively intervene to optimize plant availability
12. Report to the operations manager
13. Represent the company legally on site

Background, Experience, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Qualifications: BSc in Chemical Engineering or S4 Chemical Engineering diploma
• 5+ years' experience in advanced water treatment processes
• Experience with softening, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis
• Understanding of plant health and water treatment assets management
• Relevant management experience
• Proven track record of satisfactory performance
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint, email
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Skills in planning, attention to detail, and troubleshooting processes
• Ethical and responsible behavior
• Innovative and accountable
• Client management skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We will keep your CV in our database for future relevant roles.

Desired Skills:

• Chemical Engineering
• Client Management
• Filtration
• Water Treatment