Production Manager
Location:
Umbogintwini, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA, 4120
Pillar:
AECI Mining
Pay Grade:
DL
Date Closing:
Nov 25, 2026
Purpose of the Job:
• To manage the operations, maintenance and the running of the Mining Chemicals Emulsifiers and Coatings process plants whilst maintaining the highest SHEQ standards.
• To Ensure optimum utilization of personnel, equipment and financial resources to efficiently transform raw materials into finished product.
• Facilitate a process to maintain positive employee relations.
Required outputs: Functional
Ensure Effective Management Of Operations:
• Operational management of plant production and maintenance.
• Achievement of production and efficiency targets.
• Maintenance of SHEQ compliance and safety performance.
• Manage shutdowns and planned Maintenance.
• Continuous improvement of processes and plant performance.
• Manage and Measure overall Plant efficiency.
• Leadership, development and management of production personnel.
• Ensure materials are accurately consumed and recorded in production.
Ensure Effective Production Planning:
• Attend daily Production, Production review and MRP meetings.
• Attend weekly Production planning meetings and Ops meetings on a monthly basis.
• Ensure Production plan is followed and ensure that the highest level of efficiency is attained.
Trouble shooting:
• Manage Problem solving processes and carry out problem solving analysis on SHEQ incidents.
• Train and motivate staff regarding trouble shooting.
• Apply engineering principles to prevent re-occurring problems.
• Investigate inventory variances related to production activities.
Effective Process Management:
• Identify and initiate projects that will enhance the process and improve plant performance.
• Ensure that equipment is capable of handling new requests, by suggesting modifications that are feasible.
• Manage plant trials.
• Liaise with Product, Business and Technical managers.
• Participate in MOCs, Hazops and risk assessments.
Administration:
• Ensure that all weekly and monthly production reports are compiled and accurate, e.g. Weekly and monthly Flash reports & Monthly presentation for Operations meeting.
• Check outstanding Production Purchase Orders.
• Ensure that Production personnel are following company procurement procedures.
• Ensure process documentation is correct and available.
• Audit Works orders, Process logs, loading, offloading checklists etc.
• Compile cost and Variance reports for production.
• Ensure stock records reflect actual plant usage and production output e.g., works orders and SAP
SHEQ:
• Ensure that SHEQ standards are maintained.
• Ensure that Procedures are applicable and up to date.
• Participate in SHEQ and VFL audits and Senior leadership engagements.
• Ensure Safety data sheets are up to date and available.
• Ensure Near miss reporting is done timeously.
• Ensure tool box talks are done timeously.
• Look at ways to improve safety.
• Ensure excellent Housekeeping standards.
• Train personnel with regard to process safety controls.
Ensure Effective Financial Control:
• Prepare Annual Budget for Production.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews.
• Control all aspects of finance that are related to production.
Communication:
• Ensure Clear communication between departments.
• Address customer complaints.
• Liaise with all departments and ensure a smooth operation.
• Clear communication to production team with regard to and changes and expected outcomes.
• Ensure efficient and effective handover between shifts.
Staff Management:
• Manage operator growth and ensure Operators are cross trained as per training matrix.
• Manage and control production staff timekeeping.
• Set clear performance objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Manage the performance of subordinates to the correct standards.
• Ensure the efficient use of manpower.
• Authorise leave and ensure that each shift has the required manpower.
• Train personnel with regard to Engineering principles and processes.
• Ensure overtime does not exceed 40 hours.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
• Minimum qualification,Chemical Eng. Dip.
• Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering will be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in a chemical plant.
Key Competencies:
• Leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent Work Ethic, Team work.
• Flexible and integrity.
• Diligent and Able to work under stress conditions.
• Attention to detail.
• Motivated and committed.
• Problem solving.
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Requisition ID:
2238