Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for all manufacturing and operational activities in the plant.
This includes resource scheduling and optimization in order to supply products safely, and on time at the contracted quality standard.

Key Performance Areas:

Responsible for all daily activities and operations in the respective plant.
In conjunction with the production planning section, prepare and manage production schedules. This includes all resources; materials, components, facilities, labor, and equipment.
Manage, monitor, and report production against the Master Production Schedule and participate in risk-mitigating actions. The Plant Manager must raise early warning of any risk related to delivery deadlines.
Set and manage the operational overheads and labor budget/forecast.
Control and monitor the direct cost of manufacturing.
Provide inputs and motivations to the CAPEX budget.
Communicate, monitor, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and SHEQ systems, standards & procedures.
Recommend, motivate and manage process and equipment changes via the official modification process and Engineering Change Proposal. Coordinate the plant modification initiatives.
Resolve plant downtime through risk evaluation and task prioritization with the engineering section.
Accountable for HR-related problems, which cannot be resolved at the supervisor level. Ensure that performance contracting is maintained as per HR procedures and deadlines.
Maintain discipline and comply with company policies, practices, and procedures.
Support company vision and value system and ensure calibration throughout the team.

What Qualifications You Should Have

B.Sc Degree / B.Tech qualification in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
At least 12 years experience in the Production/Manufacturing environment of which 2 years should have been in leading a team at the Middle Management level.
Completing the product-relevant Explosives Management Modules
Excellent problem-solving abilities, good judgment, and a decision-maker.
Ability to communicate and operate at a Senior Level.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Must be prepared to work irregular hours.
Good interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Analytical thinker with good reasoning and problem-solving skills on multi-disciplinary projects.
Planning and prioritization of multiple tasks, organizational and administrative skills.
Proficient computer skills –MS Office, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, MS Project.
Self-starter with the ability to operate with minimum supervision
Ability to work precisely and methodically with minimum supervision.
Driven, confident, self-motivated, and results orientated.