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 an Shift Superintendent Uptakes #3 to effectively manage resources (people, machines etc) with the objective of producing quality and quantity products according to customer requirements and according to mill standards and objectives.

As an Shift Superintendent Uptakes #3 you will be responsible for:

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Leads a Shift based team assigned to his/her plant.
• Participates in relevant forums to facilitate effective communication. MDT, SHEQ, etc.
• Recommends maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment to optimize production efficiency.
• Plans the plant operations to ensure the maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, people).
• Manages the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.
• Asses and manage abnormal plant conditions to ensure plant stability

ENGAGED AND DEVELOPED WORK FORCE

• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members.
• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities.
• Monitor and adjust employee role and responsibility.
• Evaluate and direct performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance.

ENSURES, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
• Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and corrects non-conformances.
• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time
• Ensure BBS observations are conducted according to mill objectives

CONTROL OF BUDGET

• Ensure adherence to annual fixed cost, renewals, and overtime and manpower budgets.

BUILDS CUSTOMER RELATIONS

• Communicates with the internal and external suppliers / customers.
• Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma in Pulp and Paper or Chemical Engineering or a Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience.
• Computer literate with working knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• SAP knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Acting as Shift Superintendent or Foreman will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in a production or manufacturing 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.