SUMMARY:
Our client in the Services Industry based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape is looking to employ a Plant Manager (Chemical Engineer).
An exciting career opportunity awaits you!
POSITION INFO:
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Engineering or BTech in Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Mechanical Engineering degrees will be considered depending on relevant experience.
- A minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in advanced water treatment.
- Experience with reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, precipitation, and clarification will be an advantage.
- Previous experience in managing staff is beneficial.
- Understanding of plant health and management of water treatment assets.
- Proven record of satisfactory prior performance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, database management, PowerPoint, and email.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Skills in planning, attention to detail, and process troubleshooting.
- Ethical and responsible behavior.
- Innovative and accountable.
- Client management skills.
Responsibilities, but not limited to:- Oversee and manage the respective Plant Supervisor(s) and Production and Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility.
- Manage the utilization and performance/output of the production and maintenance teams.
- Ensure that plant performance complies with contractual quality and quantity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Adhere to company and client safety standards.
- Take accountability for safety performance in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) legal requirements.
- Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, human resources and industrial relations, procurement, and stock management.
- Drive continuous improvement and optimization of processes.
- Implement and maintain financial control with Profit and Loss accountability for the plant(s).
- Monitor and maintain detailed records and reports on all aspects of processes and ongoing projects.
- Ensure efficient resource management of employees to meet performance objectives.
- Ensure client satisfaction by delivering professional and high-quality service.
- Conduct client feedback meetings and reporting as required.
- Compile plant reports and attend client meetings as necessary.
- Monitor plant health and proactively intervene to optimize plant availability.
- Provide effective reporting to the Operations Manager of the area.
- Perform plant operational standby duties.
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.
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