Job title : Production Plant Expert
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : October 29, 2025
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Job Purpose :
Responsible for unit / plant operations, especially to keep established timing, quality and cost standards, as well as personnel management.Responsibility for plant operations and incl. QHSE requirements for the plant and personnelStrive to ensure implementation of DSO culture within the mission critical squad.Key Tasks and Responsibilities :
Responsibility for plant operations and incl. QHSE requirements for the plant and personnelResponsible for safety on the line and all LOTO instructions and procedures.Responsible for machine safety , Gemba walks and risk assessmentsSupport production planners in the planning activitiesPersonnel planning, staffing, organization and coachingPersonnel administrative tasks and disciplinary measuresEnsure proper functioning of facilities and the attainment of production goals set out by plant managementEnsure training on production processes, optimizations and continues upskilling of line driversProvide plant orientation for new hires & competency declarationSolve production disturbances with lean tools e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, ect…Perform in process quality checks on QM online, when checking progress on the production linesConsolidate process order and perform final confirmation of process orders in SAPReport on OEEShare communication and information in respective unit and with main interfaces, e.g. production goals and facility changesDocument production processes versus standard production requirementsReport in Tier2 meetingsSupport One management system activities / philosophy and best practice roll out in the areaParticipate and contribute in PHA / PPS assessmentsParticipate and contribute to auditsBack-up for other experts in Production area, Line Driver or General Work in Filling plantsProvide coaching and mentoring to Line Drivers / OperatorsSupport 3rd Party functional outsourcing with planning, set-up of machines and 4 eye checksHousekeeping of workplaceForklift driving or operator automatic pallet jackAny other function on site as requested by Experts or Unit LeadersRequired Qualifications :
Grade 12 or equivalent10 Years of experience in a chemical manufacturingProduction Management an AdvantageGood Basic Mathematical skillsLeadership skillsYellow Belt in LSSSituational Leadership skillsTOPPSGood written and verbal communicationSAP experienceMicrosoft OfficeEngineering / Technical jobs