Winderman PM1

Sappi; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development programmes

Travel opportunities

Market leading leave benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Sappi, a leading global provider of sustainable Woodfibre products, is hiring a Winderman PM1 to oversee the finishing department. The role ensures the winder operates efficiently, reels are properly dressed, and quality standards are met before entering the Warehouse.

You will lead the Winder team, enforce ISO procedures, monitor quality, and coordinate corrective actions with process and dry end controllers while maintaining safety and SHEQ standards.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) with Maths and Physical Science or an N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant operational experience in a paper manufacturing or paper machine production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Winder team to ensure effective teamwork, safe operations and maximum production output.
• Operate the winder in accordance with ISO work instructions, operating procedures and safety requirements to achieve production targets.
• Ensure final reel quality meets Sappi and customer standards, including winding quality, paper properties, finishing and visual specifications.
• Monitor, identify and report non-conformances relating to jumbo reels and paper webs, and coordinate corrective action with the Process Controller and Dry End Controller.
• Conduct plant inspections and process checks to ensure equipment is operating safely and effectively, and complete required log sheets and inspections.
• Operate the crane safely when handling and loading reels, ensuring compliance with relevant work instructions and safety procedures.
• Perform plant isolations and gas testing in accordance with approved safety and isolation procedures, and support maintenance activities during shutdowns and paper breaks.
• Maintain SHEQ and production standards by completing safety checks and BBS observations, identifying and addressing hazards, maintaining good housekeeping, and accurately capturing production and reel information.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Quality monitoring

Equipment operation

Documentation

Education

Matric with Maths and Physical Science

N3 in Pulp and Paper

Tools

Winder machinery

Crane operation

Gas testing equipment

Job description

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lookout for a Winderman PM1 to take overall responsibility for the finishing department, ensuring the winder operates efficiently, only paper meeting the required quality specifications is passed through, and reels are correctly dressed and prepared before entering the Warehouse.

As a Winderman PM1, You Will Be Responsible For

• Lead and coordinate the Winder team to ensure effective teamwork, safe operations and maximum production output.
• Operate the winder in accordance with ISO work instructions, operating procedures and safety requirements to achieve production targets.
• Ensure final reel quality meets Sappi and customer standards, including winding quality, paper properties, finishing and visual specifications.
• Monitor, identify and report non-conformances relating to jumbo reels and paper webs, and coordinate corrective action with the Process Controller and Dry End Controller.
• Conduct plant inspections and process checks to ensure equipment is operating safely and effectively, and complete required log sheets and inspections.
• Operate the crane safely when handling and loading reels, ensuring compliance with relevant work instructions and safety procedures.
• Perform plant isolations and gas testing in accordance with approved safety and isolation procedures, and support maintenance activities during shutdowns and paper breaks.
• Maintain SHEQ and production standards by completing safety checks and BBS observations, identifying and addressing hazards, maintaining good housekeeping, and accurately capturing production and reel information.

What are we looking for?

• Matric (Grade 12) with Math’s and Physical Science or an N3 in Pulp and Paper.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant operational experience in a paper manufacturing or paper machine production environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel.
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.