Senior Plant Operations Supervisor – Chemical Manufacturing

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical aid

provident fund

bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa seeks a Senior Plant Operations Supervisor to lead daily plant activities, ensure safe and compliant production of high-quality chemicals, and guide process improvements. You will manage a team of operators and technicians, coordinate schedules, and drive safety culture across the site.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering background, 5+ years in plant operations with supervisory experience, and strong leadership, problem-solving,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in plant operations within chemical manufacturing, with 2+ in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of chemical processes, equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities of plant operators and technicians to ensure safe production.
• Monitor processes, equipment performance and product quality; adjust as needed.
• Enforce safety procedures, environmental regulations, and operational protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Process Engineering

Tools

Plant software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa seeks a Senior Plant Operations Supervisor to lead daily plant activities, ensure safe and compliant production of high-quality chemicals, and guide process improvements. You will manage a team of operators and technicians, coordinate schedules, and drive safety culture across the site.

Ideal candidates have a chemical engineering background, 5+ years in plant operations with supervisory experience, and strong leadership, problem-solving,