South Africa: Mill Manager posted by Greys Recruitment

• Focusing on industry developments in terms of current and future technical advancements 
• Reviewing and evaluating performance through reports and budgetary control.
• Systemically ensuring that all projects and programmes in the designated area are being executed in accordance with plans, schedules and within budget.
• Setting “stretch” objectives and targets to reduce all types of waste and to ensure department efficiency and delivery to budget.
• Reviewing operating performances based on world-class standards and indices
• Establishing, planning, motivating and executing asset replacement and capital spend
• Overall responsibility for legal compliance with regard to SOX, SHEQ, permits and trials relevant to the department.
• Performing annual budgeting and non-routine work (CAPEX) within a 1–3-year horizon.
• Directing activities of subordinates to maximise utilisation of human and material resources
• Leading special and technical investigations and analysis of areas of mill operations, as requested by the General Manager.
• Fostering improved communications throughout the organisation.
• Preparing reports of operations in the designated areas for the General Manager and senior staff covering legal, financial, compliance to permits, Human Resources and SHEQ.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Chemical / Mechanical / Industrial or equivalent).
• 5+ years senior leadership experience in a pulp & paper or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Proven background in managing large teams and complex operations.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization, SHEQ and maintenance systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership and problem-solving capability.

Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualification (MBA / Management Development Programme).
• Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment.
• SAP and continuous improvement (Lean / Six Sigma) exposure.

How to apply:

1. Follow the link to our job seekers ’ page – www.********.co.za
2. Search for the job title.
3. Click Apply to submit your CV.