{"id":24799,"date":"2025-11-26T16:13:07","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T16:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/operator-reliefmachineman-foreman\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T00:24:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T00:24:46","slug":"operator-reliefmachineman-foreman","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=24799","title":{"rendered":"Operator : Relief(Machineman\/Foreman)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tSappi Tugela Mill\u00a0based in\u00a0Mandeni, KZN,\u00a0requires\u00a0a\u00a0Operator : Relief(Machineman\/Foreman)\u00a0to operate a paper machine production unit to ensure maximum production, plant availability, quality standards and operating staff to conform to best-operating practices.<br \/>\n\tThis role reports to the\u00a0Production Foreman (paper).<\/p>\n<p>The main responsibilities of this job are:<\/p>\n<p>\tTakes and hands over the shift.<br \/>\n\tPrepares plant for start-up, and operates the plant.<br \/>\n\tEnsure the correct supply of stock to the production unit.<br \/>\n\tEnsure maximum use of machine clothing and change when required<br \/>\n\tMonitors plant by conducting detailed checks on plant equipment and reports deviations to Engineering staff.<br \/>\n\tMonitors the papermaking process in respect of quality and takes corrective action where necessary.<br \/>\n\tMonitors raw materials usage against standard recipes on the machine and takes corrective action.<br \/>\n\tImplement Foreman\u2019s shift plan.<br \/>\n\tImplement the production activities to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.<br \/>\n\tProvide process controller with plant information in order to set up a plant for optimum quality and performance.<br \/>\n\tMonitor paper throughout the process to ensure that it meets the customers\u2019 requirements.<br \/>\n\tUse the Pit Stop risk information board to manage risk on the machine.<br \/>\n\tCoach team members toward a better understanding of plant operating procedures.<br \/>\n\tProvide accurate information\/ inputs for the production statistics and appropriate action is taken.<br \/>\n\tCompletes SAP notifications<br \/>\n\tIdentify inefficiencies in Best Operating Practices.<br \/>\n\tCompletes Isolation procedure records &amp; spill reports (environmental).<br \/>\n\tUnderstands the SHEQ requirements of the Section.<br \/>\n\tMonitor subordinate\u2019s performance against SHEQ requirements and correct non-conformances.<br \/>\n\tInvestigates incidents (SHEQ) and identifies root causes of Non-Conformances and corrects deviations.<br \/>\n\tMaintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all times.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate should have:<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric and\/or N3 Pulp and Paper (4 subjects)<br \/>\n\tMinimum\u00a03 years\u00a0experience working on a paper machine manufacturing process<br \/>\n\tComputer Literacy (MS Office) and SAP knowledge will be advantageous<br \/>\n\t2 years Supervisory experience would be advantageous<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.sappi.com ) or<\/p>\n<p>www.sappi.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/www.sappi.com","_company_name":"Sappi","_company_website":"http:\/\/www.sappi.com","_company_tagline":"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. 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