South Africa: Refinery Plant & Operations Manager posted by The Key Recruitment Group

Refinery Plant & Operations Manager – Meyerton

An independent Lubricant Producer and Waste Oil Re-refinery in Meyerton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced and driven Plant Manager to lead operations at their Used Oil Re-refinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of refinery operations, including production, compliance, maintenance, and team leadership to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.

Skills and requirements:

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering (preferential).
• Minimum 10 years experience in refinery or petrochemical operations.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Use ERP tools (e.g. MRP, BOMs, Routing) for planning and reporting.
• Implement digitalisation & automation initiatives, incl. SCADA & PLC systems for refining plant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & ERP systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 90001 & ISO 14001 standards.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, physically demanding environments.
• Adequate knowledge of business & management principles, budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation & HR.
• Ability to operate various plant & equipment including compressors, boilers, vacuum systems, crackers, distillation units, water treatment plants etc.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Environmental and SHEQ Compliance.
• Production and Operation Management.
• Maintenance Management.
• People Management and Leadership.
• Projects Management
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement.
• Production, Planning and Scheduling.
• Stock and Supply Chain Management
• Budgeting and Cost Control.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIS) Monitoring

Please apply online or contact David on 0(***)***-****for more information.