Based on site, the Production Manager (Distillation Plant) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the distillation production process, ensuring efficient production planning, process optimisation, adherence to safety and quality standards, and coordination of maintenance activities to achieve production targets and operational excellence.
Description of field of duty :
- Production Planning and Execution
- Operations Oversight
- Safety (including OHS Act 16.2 appointment) and Quality
- Maintenance Coordination
- Leadership
- Cost & Efficiency Management
Qualifications :
Senior certificate / Grade 12National Diploma or Degree in Chemical Engineering or related fieldCertificate / Diploma in operations management5 years experience in Production and / or production management / supervision within petrochemical process engineering industryCompetencies Requires
KnowledgePetrochemical processes and equipment (e.g., distillation, reactors, pumps).
Quality assurance and controlSafety and control systems philosophiesProduction Management Systems24-hour Production plant shift systemsSkillsCommunication Skills (verbal and written)
Analytical SkillsAbility to build trust and customer loyaltyPlanning and organisational skillsProblem solving skillsConflict ResolutionFinancial Management SkillsHuman relation skillsIntermediate computer literacy skillsOperations management skillsBehaviouralCustomer Orientation
Attention to detailIntegrityResults orientatedTenacity and ResilienceTeam workWork under pressureEmbrace the company values and live the organisational brand