Jobs in Johannesburg, Südafrika

Sappi North America
Sappi Somerset, is one of the largest, most advanced and high performing mills in North America with one of the lowest mill emissions. Our packaging papers are suited across a range of market segments including health and beauty, confectionery, premium beverages and food packaging. We manufacture labels for cans and jars and our graphic papers are used in direct mail, magazines and catalogs. Nearly $1 billion in the last decade has been invested to expand into sustainable and renewable SBS board grades for folding carton and foodservice, including the rebuilds of PM1 in 2018 and PM2, to be completed in 2025. The Somerset mill focuses on safety, sustainability, quality, and innovation.

The person in this role is integral to the overall success of the Paper Mill as well as the Somerset Mill and is a key member of the management team.

Job Specifications/Requirements:

• Leadership responsibilities for three Paper Machine departments, Coating & Additives and Finishing & Shipping
• Areas of accountability include safety, quality, production, and cost
• Develop technical, business, and leadership capabilities of the paper mill organization
• Member of the Somerset Mill’s Leadership Team (MLT)

Preferred:

• Experience in pulp mill operations
• Experience in working with printers and/or with the final customer

Entry Requirements:

• Extensive expertise in coated papermaking operations
• Demonstrated track record in exceeding performance standards with continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, production, and total product cost
• Demonstrated ability in the area of communications and team building
• Demonstrated ability developing employee capability

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.