SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Plant Manager required for a water treatment company based in Bethal (Mpumalanga)
This position is open to South African citizens only.
Reporting to: Operations Manager (Area)
Role Purpose
Manage and implement operational systems, processes and monitoring activities for the Elders Water Treatment Plant, ensuring efficient performance, client satisfaction and plant availability.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage production and maintenance teams, as well as contractors and suppliers.
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Ensure compliance with contractual quality and quantity KPIs.
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Maintain strong safety, administration and control procedures.
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Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation.
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Manage project account (P&L) and stock control.
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Monitor, record and report on all plant processes and ongoing projects.
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Ensure effective resource management to meet performance objectives.
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Maintain high client service standards and conduct regular client feedback meetings.
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Compile monthly plant reports and attend client meetings.
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Monitor plant health and intervene proactively to ensure optimal availability.
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Report effectively to the Area Operations Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
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BSc Chemical Engineering or BEng (Chemical) – required.
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Minimum 3 years’ experience managing and operating advanced water treatment plants.
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Experience with softening, ultrafiltration and reverse osmosis – required.
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Strong understanding of water treatment assets and plant health.
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Proven management experience.
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Strong performance track record.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent planning, process troubleshooting and attention to detail.
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Computer literacy (Word, Excel, databases, PowerPoint, email).
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Ethical, responsible, innovative and accountable.
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Strong client communication and relationship management.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.
