Website Sappi
Sappi is a global company focused on providing dissolving wood pulp, paper-pulp and paper based solutions to its direct and indirect customer base across more than 100 countries. Our dissolving wood pulp is used worldwide by converters to create viscose fibre for clothing and textiles, acetate tow, … read morepharmaceutical products as well as a wide range of consumer products. Our market-leading range of paper products includes: coated fine papers used by printers, publishers and corporate end-users in the production of books, brochures, magazines, catalogues, direct mail and many other print applications; casting release papers used by suppliers to the fashion, textiles, automobile and household industries; and newsprint, uncoated graphic and business papers and premium quality packaging papers and tissue products in the Southern Africa region. The pulp needed for our products is either produced within Sappi or bought from accredited suppliers. Across the group, Sappi is close to 'pulp neutral’, meaning that we sell almost as much pulp as we buy. N4 National Road 1209 Ngodwana South Africa
Description
Sappi Tugela Mill based in Mandeni, KZN, requires a Operator : Relief(Machineman/Foreman) to operate a paper machine production unit to ensure maximum production, plant availability, quality standards and operating staff to conform to best-operating practices.
This role reports to the Production Foreman (paper).
The main responsibilities of this job are:
Takes and hands over the shift.
Prepares plant for start-up, and operates the plant.
Ensure the correct supply of stock to the production unit.
Ensure maximum use of machine clothing and change when required
Monitors plant by conducting detailed checks on plant equipment and reports deviations to Engineering staff.
Monitors the papermaking process in respect of quality and takes corrective action where necessary.
Monitors raw materials usage against standard recipes on the machine and takes corrective action.
Implement Foreman’s shift plan.
Implement the production activities to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.
Provide process controller with plant information in order to set up a plant for optimum quality and performance.
Monitor paper throughout the process to ensure that it meets the customers’ requirements.
Use the Pit Stop risk information board to manage risk on the machine.
Coach team members toward a better understanding of plant operating procedures.
Provide accurate information/ inputs for the production statistics and appropriate action is taken.
Completes SAP notifications
Identify inefficiencies in Best Operating Practices.
Completes Isolation procedure records & spill reports (environmental).
Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.
Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and correct non-conformances.
Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identifies root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations.
Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.
The ideal candidate should have:
Matric and/or N3 Pulp and Paper (4 subjects)
Minimum 3 years experience working on a paper machine manufacturing process
Computer Literacy (MS Office) and SAP knowledge will be advantageous
2 years Supervisory experience would be advantageous
Apply via company website ( http://www.sappi.com ) or
www.sappi.com