Operations Supervisor: Chemical Plant

1 week ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Yara International Full time

About Yara Africa Fertilizer

Our Vision

We grow knowledge to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet, fulfilling our vision of a collaborative society, a world without hunger, and a planet respected.

We have an opportunity for a skilled Operations Manager to lead our plant in Durban, achieving operational objectives in compliance with Yara safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will effectively manage production, maintenance, and safety teams to deliver agreed targets.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, technical knowledge, and experience working in a chemical fertilizer production plant environment at a management level.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage productivity according to plant KPI OEE
  • Maintain equipment and machinery through regular maintenance
  • Provide technical support as needed
  • Tackle complaints efficiently, following Yara procedures
  • E nsure production capacity meets order bank requirements through strategic planning and optimization
  • Oversee stock management, monthly stock counts, and reconciliations
  • Maintain quality control, adhering to Yara TOPS and PS Standards
  • Nurture relationships with local suppliers for timely delivery of packaging materials
  • Ensure sufficient warehouse capacity for incoming shipments
  • Optimize vessel discharge operations to prevent demurrage
  • Monitor road transport contractors for discharging vessels
  • Collaborate with procurement on raw materials based on market demand, forecasting tools, sales history, and current market requirements
HESQ Responsibilities
  • Lead HESQ processes and objectives for safe production, maintenance, storage, and handling of materials
  • Analyze risks and ensure proactive measures are taken
  • Audit contractor responsible for blending services
  • Report Non-Conformity incidents
  • Set a positive example for colleagues
Maintenance Responsibilities
  • Oversee maintenance of equipment and machinery with a focus on preventive and corrective measures
  • Ensure maintenance processes align with Yara TOPS policies and local legislation
  • Keep accurate records of preventative and corrective maintenance
  • Coordinate biannual scheduled shutdowns for Blending units
Requirements and Qualifications
  • Minimum Grade 12 and 5 years' experience in a chemical fertilizer production plant environment at Management level, with proven technical expertise
  • Suitable training in quality/environmental standards and regulations in a chemical manufacturing environment


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