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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
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We are hiring!
At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We’re on the lookout for a Shift Superintendent – Energy to effectively manage resources (people, equipment & processes etc) with the objective of producing the required quality and quantity of Utilities (Steam, Power, Compressed air and Demineralised water) in accordance to customer requirements, mill standards and mill stratetegic objectives.
As an Shift Superintendent Energy you will be responsible for:
Plant Operations
Lead a shift-based team and manage plant operations to maximize resources (raw materials, energy, people).
Execute production activities, including start-ups, shutdowns, checks, log sheets, and trend analysis.
Assess and manage abnormal plant conditions to ensure stability and continuity.
Recommend maintenance, upgrades, or replacement of equipment to optimize production efficiency.
Engaged and Developed Workforce
Coach, mentor, and monitor team members’ performance against goals and position profiles.
Ensure on-the-job and off-the-job training activities are completed to develop team skills. Propose training requirements as per teams PDP’s.
Manage team performance, taking action where required to maintain highest possible standards.
SHEQ – Safety, Health, Environment & Quality
Practice and enforce compliance to Sappi’s “8 Life Saving Rules” and “Earth Saving Rules”
Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements and investigate incidents to implement corrective actions.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping at all times.
Participate in and promote BBS observation programme according to department objectives.
Control of Budget
Manage shift-related budgets, including manpower, overtime, and operational costs.
Manage shift-related production/service budgets in accordance to department KPI’s.
Builds Customer Relations
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Respond to customer feedback and implement corrective actions when required.
Participate in relevant forums (SBT mill co-ordination, MDT, SHEQ, etc.) to facilitate effective communication across the mill.
What are we looking for?
National Diploma in Pulp and Paper/Engineering.
Computer literate with working knowledge of the MS Office package (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Knowledge of SAP will be an added advantage.
Proven experience acting as a supervisor within a production or energy plant environment.
Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in Boiler and Turbine Operations.
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
Opportunities to travel .
Market leading leave benefits.
Employee wellbeing benefits.
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