Production Shift Manager - Petrochemical

Placements24; Durban; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Highly competitive salary and bonus

Medical aid and retirement benefits

International training and development

Relocation assistance

Generous leave entitlement

Wellness programs

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Career progression opportunities

Shift allowance and overtime

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Durban is seeking an experienced Production Shift Manager for a major petrochemical facility. You will lead a team of operators and technicians, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations during assigned shifts.

The role requires a strong background in chemical/process engineering, hands-on process control, and SCADA proficiency, with a proven track record in safety management, incident investigation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in production operations within petrochemical or chemical manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of petrochemical processes, process safety management (PSM), and emergency response procedures.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a hazardous environment.
• Proficiency in process control systems and SCADA.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage and direct all plant operations during assigned shifts to ensure optimal production output and efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of plant operators and technicians.
• Monitor process parameters, identify deviations, and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Oversee routine maintenance activities and coordinate with maintenance teams for planned and unplanned shutdowns.
• Manage shift handover procedures to ensure continuity of operations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and production upsets, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures.
• Optimize resource utilization, including energy, raw materials, and personnel.
• Collaborate with process engineers and other departments to troubleshoot operational issues and implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production logs and shift reports.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Communication

Report writing

Work under pressure

PSM knowledge

SCADA

Process control

Environmental compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a major petrochemical company based in Durban , requires an experienced and safety-focused Production Shift Manager. This is a demanding role requiring strong leadership to oversee all aspects of plant operations during assigned shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production, managing a team of operators and technicians, and responding effectively to operational challenges. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of chemical processes, safety protocols, and production management within a heavy industrial setting. This opportunity is ideal for a driven professional seeking to advance their career in the dynamic petrochemical industry in Durban , KwaZulu-Natal. Our client is committed to operational excellence and the highest safety standards, making this a position of significant responsibility and impact. You will be instrumental in maintaining production targets while prioritizing the well-being of personnel and the environment. Join a team that values expertise, safety, and continuous operational improvement in one of South Africa's key industrial hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and direct all plant operations during assigned shifts to ensure optimal production output and efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to all safety, health, and environmental regulations and company policies.
• Lead, train, and motivate a team of plant operators and technicians.
• Monitor process parameters, identify deviations, and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Oversee routine maintenance activities and coordinate with maintenance teams for planned and unplanned shutdowns.
• Manage shift handover procedures to ensure continuity of operations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and production upsets, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures.
• Optimize resource utilization, including energy, raw materials, and personnel.
• Collaborate with process engineers and other departments to troubleshoot operational issues and implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production logs and shift reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in production operations within the petrochemical or chemical manufacturing industry.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of petrochemical processes, process safety management (PSM), and emergency response procedures.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a hazardous environment.
• Proficiency in process control systems and SCADA.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life cover, and retirement annuity.
• Opportunities for international training and development.
• Relocation assistance available for successful candidates.
• Generous leave entitlement.
• Employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives.
• Stable and secure employment with a leading industry player in Durban .
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and operational practices.
• Career progression opportunities within a global organization.
• Shift allowance and overtime pay as applicable.