Production Supervisor - Recovery & Evaporation

Mondi plc; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm is seeking a Production Supervisor in Richards Bay, responsible for leading a shift team within the recovery plant. The ideal candidate will manage production activities, ensure product quality, and provide coaching to staff. With 5-8 years in recovery operations and relevant qualifications, this permanent position offers opportunities for learning and development. Applicants must be ready to support management's equity initiatives in hiring.

Benefits

Learning & Development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise a shift-based team within the recovery plant.
• Manage and control production activities to maintain product quality.
• Evaluate employees and provide coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Supervisory Management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Matric plus N4

National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering

BTech

Job description

Production Supervisor - Recovery & Evaporation

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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‑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)
• 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:

• Duration: Permanent
• Learning & Development

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.