Job title : Plant Manager
Job Location : Free State, Sasolburg
Deadline : October 24, 2025
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Qualifications
Matric / Grade 12 (Maths and Science)Bachelor of Sciences / Bachelor of Technology / Degree (In a Relevant Engineering Field)Experience
6 – 10 Years Relevant Experience3 – 5 Years People Management experiencePrevious experience as 16.2 appointee will be an advantageDuties
Strategy :
Setting up KPIs for the plant in line with business objectivesCreate clarity on goals and objectivesCreate team and ensure goal alignmentUse visual management system to monitor and control KPIsFeedback :
Report on department performance to Snr Manager OperationsReport on department performance to employeesPerform quarterly management reviewsPromote and facilitate an open and inclusive environmentBudget Control :
Responsible for OPEX expenditureInitiate and promote cost reduction projectsCritical Decision Making :
Making final decisions on escalated situations from superintendents (e.g. safety, quality, IR, HR)Long term sustainable projects :
Plan and initiateImplement and sustain ISO standardsShort term focus projects :
Capex requirement planningEnsure corrective action plans are driven to fix systemic issuesEffective Resource Management :
Communicate need for org chart and get approval for the budget yearEnsure HR recruitment process is being followedProvide competency guidelines on key positionsReview candidate CVs and interviewLiaise with marketing (sales) :
New product developmentGet marketing feedback on product performanceCheck that we are on target with regards to JIT productionPerformance Management of Sups :
Reviewing KPIsDiscipline misconductCoaching of good practiceRewarding excellent performanceReporting to Snr Manager Operations on business objectivesComplete and follow up EDD with superintendentsDevelop masterplan implementation and tracking of best practices :
Setup masterplan and share in steering committeeLiaise with supporting services and plants :
Visit senior managers to ensure alignmentVisit supply and customer managers to ensure smooth operationsLMC :
Champion changeMonitor and control change and risks arisingRemove obstacles or bottlenecks to ensure employees focussed / perform function (e.g. tool, systems, etc.)Legal Appointment :
Legal appointment OHSA 16.2Ensure risks managed effectivelyEnsure business processes and procedures followedShopfloor interaction :
Lead by exampleCoach employeesPromote open door policy on any issues arisingListen for criticismGemba Walks (VFL) to engage employeesAdministrative / Management jobs