Production Shift Manager (Chemical)

Our client a leading Chemical Manufacturing company based in Durban is looking to fill the position of Production Shift Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the production team leaders and other plant personnel.
• Leads continuous improvement in line with LSS and 5S principles.
• Produce final products according to the production schedule and fully exploit opportunities to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Ensures the highest standards of SHE is maintained throughout the site and works with the team to continually improve performance.
• Ensures any product non-conformity is reported immediately and assists in the root cause analysis.
• Ensures through routine monitoring and auditing that the plant and equipment is in safe and efficient working order and works with engineering to ensure any issues are addressed promptly
• Audit all daily and weekly checks.
• Carries out accident and incident investigation relating to their shift and areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for writing and authorizing Permits-to-Work as and when required.
• Be accountable for the site in managements absence.
• Take part and give input in the stock take activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree/Diploma in Chemical or Process Engineering
• 5 years on a Chemical manufacturing site

If you are interested in applying for this role please send a detailed copy of your CV to

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks please consider your application as unsuccessful.