Shift Engineer (Shift Leader)

Basic Function

Supervise the company's 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 Bachelor's 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