PURPOSE

To safely and effectively supervise the refinery process operations on shift to ensure availability of plant for stable, consistent throughput to produce refined sugar of the required quality and quantity at the lowest possible cost.

THE JOB

• To ensure that the safety and quality of the work performed by the refinery shift staff under his supervision complies with all procedures & specifications as well as accepted sugar manufacturing standards.
• Ensures equipment including stand-by equipment is always available to the production staff to maximise & optimise costs & throughput while minimising unplanned stoppages.
• Ensures best operating procedures are followed and pro-actively monitors critical variables, which could affect quality or throughput.
• Reinforce a positive culture of mutual co-operation between the operating staff and their Engineering and Maintenance colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with QMS /FSMS requirements in the assigned work process.

THE PERSON MUST

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team of maintenance personnel.
• Inquisitive mind set consistently seeking innovative ways to deliver without compromising quality.
• Effective time management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• OND in science related field.
• 5 O’ level credits including Mathematics & English in not more than 2 sittings.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in sugar manufacturing processes.