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, inclusive, and safe environment.
We’re looking for an experienced Manager: Planning and Development to manage the maintenance planning process in the mill and ensure adherence to planning, scheduling, and shutdown standards. Also, responsible for managing the relevant maintenance contracts appointed to him/her.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in developing and executing the mill maintenance management and improvement strategy to ensure equipment availability and efficiency.
- Provide a mill-wide service in the maintenance planning function and ensure standards and business processes are adhered to.
- Monitor and ensure data validity, integrity, and accuracy through planners administering SAP PM, providing guidance and knowledge, and supporting SAP PM users.
- Ensure SAP PM users are adequately trained and competent before authorising SAP access requests.
- Plan and coordinate shut logistics for annual shutdowns (Equipment inspections, scaffold logistics, maintenance material requirements, etc.).
- Deploy initiatives and focus on continued improvements in mill planning and scheduling standardisation processes.
- Identify, motivate, and justify capital expenditure projects for upgrades of existing infrastructure in the area of responsibility.
- Support the Reliability department in implementing improvements in asset management practices and standards (e.g., ISO 55 001).
- Ensure continuous upskilling of planners and that all are formally qualified at QCTO MPQ 5 (Maintenance Planner Qualification).
- Enhance and develop effective maintenance management systems, keeping abreast with the latest technology advances.
- Develop, implement, and enforce quality standards and contract compliance for contractors.
- Ensure mechanisms are in place for contractors and their sub-contractors to comply with the mill’s safety and certification requirements.
- Ensure a safe and healthy work environment through compliance with legal regulations and mill procedures (e.g., OHS Act, ISO systems).
- Ensure that the planning and development department and contractors comply with relevant regulations by implementing necessary control measures and rectifying inadequacies and non-conformances.
- Agree on targets and manage the performance of the planning and development team in line with Sappi scorecards covering quality, cost, delivery, environment, people, and safety (QCDEPS) as well as yearly SMART objectives.
- Compile and manage the annual budget for contracts managed.
What are we looking for?
- NQF6 Qualification (National Diploma in Engineering or related equivalent); MDP or relevant management qualification would be advantageous.
- Qualification in maintenance management, RCM, RCA, FMEA, FMECA trained, and in-depth knowledge of CMM/EAM systems.
- Good knowledge of asset management practices and ISO Standards.
- 8-10 years of relevant experience within heavy industry; experience in the Pulp and Paper Industry would be advantageous.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
- Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
- Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
- Market-leading leave benefits.
Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.
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Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative, and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.
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