Production Foreman

We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.

We’re on the lockout for Production Foreman : Paper to effectively manage resources (people, plant & equipment) with the objective of producing quality and quantity products according to customer requirements, mill standards and objectives.

As a Production Foreman: Paper, you will be responsible to:

• Leads a Shift based team assigned to your plant


• Participates in relevant forums to facilitate effective communication. MDT, SHEQ, etc.


• Recommends maintenance/upgrade/replacement of existing equipment and other continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production efficiency


• Plans the plant operations to ensure optimum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy, people) against set target


• Conduct first line troubleshooting on shift to address operational problems, and escalate to the production/engineering standby when required


• Manages the execution of production activities (shuts, start-ups, checks, log sheets, graph, trends, resources) to sustain quality standards and plant efficiency.


• Assess staff against Position Profile & coaches/mentors team members


• Ensures on-the-job and off-the-job training activities


• Monitors and adjusts employee role and responsibility


• Evaluates and directs performance of team and team members against goals and standards of conduct to ensure maximum performance, and take disciplinary action when required


• Understands the SHEQ requirements of the Section


• Monitor subordinate’s performance against SHEQ requirements and corrects non-conformances


• Investigates incidents (SHEQ) and identify root causes of Non-conformances and corrects deviations


• Maintains a high level of good housekeeping in the workplace at all time using internal resources as far as possible.


• Controls fixed cost, overtime and manpower budgets within his sphere of influence.


• Communicates with the internal and external stakeholders (suppliers , customers etc.)


• Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required

What are we looking for?

Relevant Qualifications & Experience

• Matric and Full N4 Pulpmaking and/or


• Papermaking and/or NQF Level 5 Qualification

Minimum Experience

· Minimum 3 years’ Plant Operations Experience

· 2 Years’ Supervisory experience

· SAP Experience

· Computer Literate (MS Office Package)

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence

• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi


• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)


• Market-leading leave benefits


• Employee wellbeing benefits