Plant Manager

Plant Manager required for a reputable water treatment company based in Secunda, Mpumalanga

Requirements:

Qualifications: B.Eng or BTech in Chemical Engineering (Chemical Engineering Qualification is preferred. Civil and Mechanical will be considered depending on relevant experience)

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in advanced water treatment.

Experience in RO, UF, Precipitation, Clarification will be an advantage

Previous experience in managing staff will be an advantage

Understanding of plant health and managing water treatment assets.

Relevant management experience

Proven record of satisfactory prior performance

Computer skills: Word, Excel, data base, power point and e-mail

Good communication and Interpersonal skills

Skills in planning, attention to detail and process troubleshooting

Ethical and responsible behaviour

Innovative and accountable

Client management

Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage respective Plant Supervisor(s), Production & Maintenance teams within the area of responsibility

Manage production & maintenance team utilization and performance / output

Responsible for plant performance and Compliance to contractual quality and quantity KPI’s

Take accountability for Safety Performance in accordance with the MHSA/OSHA legal appointment.

Maintain effective administration and control procedures to meet performance objectives, including financial control, HR/IR, procurement and stock management.

Continuous improvement and optimization of processes

Implement and maintain Financial Control with Profit & Loss accountability for the plant(s)

Monitoring and detail records and reporting on all aspects of the processes, ongoing projects

Ensure efficient resource management of employees to ensure they can meet the performance objectives required of them.

Ensure client satisfaction by delivering a professional and high-quality service.

Client feedback meetings and reporting as required

Compile Plant Reports and attend client meetings as required

Monitor plant health and pro-actively intervene to ensure plant availability is optimized

Effective reporting to the Operations Manager of the area

Perform plant operational standby duties

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Kerry O’Hagan at