Production Manager

SUMMARY:
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager within the Petroleum, Refinery, Petrochemical, or Chemical sectors for a company based in the Durban area.

POSITION INFO:
Position overview:
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production operations of the Production Plants (SMR and Hydrogen Peroxide plants) and Tank Farm.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• Previous experience as a Production Manager (on Senior Management level) is essential
• Experience within the Petroleum, Refinery, Petrochemical, or Chemical sectors - Essential
• Valid drivers license
• Own reliable transport
• Preferably residing in the KZN area

• Ensure that Production Plants and Tank Farm operations comply with OSHAct, local regulations and corporate and ISO standards.
• Ensure that Production Plants and Tank Farm are safely operated according to the Plant Operating Manuals and Work Instructions.
• Monitor the performance of Production Plants and Tank Farm and attain goals with regards to Safety, Health, Environment, and Production, by managing the actions of Supervisors and staff.
• Manage effectively Production Plants and Tank Farm staff.
• Plan production runs (Grade, concentration and quantity) in conjunction with Sales and Laboratory Departments.
• Ensure that product quality meets the sales/customer requirements and product is always available for dispatch at the right quantity.
• Identify and collect information from Supervisors and staff about plant maintenance problems and liaise with the Plant Engineer on timing of repair, and direct Supervisors as necessary to prepare the plant for repair work.
• Serve as Production contact person for planning and preparation of plant maintenance shutdowns.
• Verify all permits to work for plant hot work and confined space entry.
• Produce weekly and monthly production reports.
• Ensure that the plant operating manuals are reviewed annually. Also, ensure that the operating manuals are updated when there are changes in plant operating practices.
  Serve as Production contact person for Capital Project work on site. This may include design input, operational review plans, HAZOP reviews and scheduling of work.
• Provide induction training for new staff.
• Monitor performance of contractors working in production areas and report contractor performance concerns to the Head of Production and Engineering.
• Monitor performance of subordinates and report performance concerns to the Head of Production and Engineering.
• Motivate, train and develop staff to ensure continued improvement of staff and to maintain good morale.
• Available to carry out production support Stand By duties as per roster.
• Troubleshoot problems on Production Plants, Tank Farm and Packing Shed to maintain agreed outputs

• The AO plant is operated effectively and efficiently in compliance with OSHAct, local regulations and corporate and ISO standards.
• The AO plant is operated according to the Plant Operating Manuals and Work Instructions.
• The production of AO plant meets business requirements regarding product quality and quantity. Monitor the performance of Production Plants and Tank Farm and attain goals with regards to Safety, Health, Environment, and Production, by managing the actions of Supervisors and staff.
• Plan production runs (Grade, concentration and quantity) in conjunction with Sales and Laboratory. Ensure that product quality meets the sales/customer requirements and product is always available for dispatch at the right quantity.
• Identify and collect information from Supervisors and staff about plant maintenance problems and liaise with the Plant Engineer on timing of repair, and direct Supervisors as necessary to prepare the plant for repair work.
• Serve as Production contact person for planning and preparation of plant maintenance shutdowns. Verify all permits to work for plant hot work and confined space entry.
• Produce weekly and monthly production reports.
• Ensure that the plant operating manuals are reviewed annually. Also, ensure that the operating manuals are updated when there are changes in plant operating practices.
• Serve as Production contact person for Capital Project work on site. Provide induction training for new staff.
• Monitor performance of contractors working in production areas and report contractor performance concerns to the Head of Production and Engineering.
• Monitor performance of subordinates and report performance concerns to the Head of Production and Engineering.
• Motivate, train and develop staff to ensure continued improvement of staff and to maintain good morale.
• Available to carry out production support Stand By duties as per roster

• Production Manager is authorized by the Head of Production and Engineering to shut down the plant if it is unsafe to operate.