Production Supervisor - Recovery & Evaporation

Mondi Group; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global packaging and paper leader seeks a skilled individual to manage a shift-based team in their recovery plant in Richards Bay. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, enhancing safety standards, and ensuring efficient use of resources. Ideal candidates will have a Matric plus N4 in Supervisory Management, relevant trade test qualifications, and experience in recovery operations. This permanent position offers competitive health benefits and learning opportunities, while fostering a diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Health benefits

Learning & Development

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years of experience in recovery and evaporator operations.
• 1 – 2 years of leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a shift-based team within the recovery plant.
• Plan daily operations to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Manage production activities to maintain quality and reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Safety management

Communication

Education

Matric plus N4 (Supervisory Management)

Relevant Trade Test

National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering or relevant Engineering Discipline

BTech

Job description

Your Mission

• Direct and supervise a shift-based team within the recovery plant
• Actively participate in forums such as Gatekeeping meeting and SHEQ to promote clear and effective communication
• Recommend maintenance, upgrades, or replacement of equipment to improve plant performance
• Plan daily operations to ensure efficient use of raw materials, energy, and manpower
• Manage and control production activities, including start-ups, shutdowns, checks, logs, and data trending, to maintain product quality and plant reliability
• Assess and respond to abnormal plant conditions to sustain stability and smooth operations
• Evaluate employees against role requirements and provide coaching and mentorship
• Facilitate both on-the-job and external training opportunities for staff
• Continuously review and adjust employee roles and responsibilities
• Monitor, guide, and evaluate team performance against objectives and standards of conduct to maximize output
• Apply and enforce all SHEQ requirements for the section
• Track performance against SHEQ standards and address deviations immediately
• Investigate safety and environmental incidents, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure excellent housekeeping is consistently maintained across the workplace
• Oversee the completion of BBS observations in line with mill targets
• Control and monitor adherence to approved budgets for fixed costs, renewals, overtime, and manpower
• Maintain clear communication with both internal and external customers and suppliers
• Respond promptly to customer feedback and take corrective measures when necessary

Your profile

• Matric plus N4 (Supervisory Management)
• Relevant Trade Test
• National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering or relevant Engineering Discipline
• BTech would be advantageous
• 5 – 8 Years of experience in recovery and evaporator operations
• 1 – 2 Years of leadership experience would be advantageous

We offer

• Location: 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900
• Duration: Permanent

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Learning & Development

Get in touch: We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future.

Do you want to know more about Mondi?

We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity.

We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.