Shift Engineer (Shift Leader)

Basic Function

Supervise the companys paper production operations to meet budgeted targets for volume quality and cost. Coordinates production of paper.

Duties & Responsibilities

Reviews production log in order to allocate tasks and provide work direction to subordinate shift members to ensure agreed production line targets are met

Participates as a member of the team in the operation for a complete production line in an allocated plant area to ensure continuous and efficient operations and the meeting of line production targets

Monitors system performance and manipulates calibrations and settings to ensure optimization of line stages efficient throughput and minimal waste

Troubleshoots the more non-routine defects detected during the process through recalibration of settings in order to keep production down time to a minimum; escalates the more serious malfunctions to Maintenance and Quality Control

Undertakes minor maintenance activities in order to optimize operating efficiency and prolong asset life and value

Prepares for scheduled shutdown and supervises his team and the planning during unscheduled shutdown on cooperation with his superiors

Acts as a point of technical reference for subordinate shift members to assist in higher level troubleshooting and pass on expertise as part of on-the-job training

Interfaces with Maintenance Stores Quality and other production units for materials supply and coordination of activities

Leads shift hand-over/take-over meetings to provide/receive real-time information on operating conditions and potential problems

Logs operating parameters to ensure operations are within normal limits and that all irregularities are reported to immediate supervisor for advice and/or solution

To full fill all Jumbo Roles that produced in his shift on ERP - Production Module

Ensures availability of raw materials against the production plan in order that shortages do not interrupt production

Ensures that the workplace is kept in a clean state and that all work is carried out in full compliance with approved occupational health and safety procedures

Ensures shift team members are well presented taking pride in the company uniform and observing personal hygiene standards and behaviours that enhance the company image

Min. Education & Skills Required

Preferably Bachelors degree with 5-8 years of experience in the paper industry

Good knowledge of English (Basic Level) is required

First level supervisory potential

Strong knowledge and understanding of equipment and process in own area