Operations

Production Plant Expert

Bayer·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
OperationsFull TimeOnsite
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Job Purpose:

  • Responsible for unit/plant operations, especially to keep established timing, quality and cost standards, as well as personnel management.
  • Responsibility for plant operations and incl. QHSE requirements for the plant and personnel
  • Strive to ensure implementation of DSO culture within the mission critical squad.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • QHSE requirements for the plant and personnel Responsible for safety on the line and all LOTO instructions and procedures.
  • Responsible for machine safety , Gemba walks and risk assessments Support production planners in the planning activities Personnel planning, staffing, organization and coaching Personnel administrative tasks and disciplinary measures
  • Ensure proper functioning of facilities and the attainment of production goals set out by plant management
  • Ensure training on production processes, optimizations and continues upskilling of line drivers Provide plant orientation for new hires & competency declaration Solve production disturbances with lean tools e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, ect
  • Perform in process quality checks on QM online, when checking progress on the production lines
  • Consolidate process order and perform final confirmation of process orders in SAP Report on OEE
  • Share communication and information in respective unit and with main interfaces, e.g. production goals and facility changes
  • Document production processes versus standard production requirements Report in Tier2 meetings
  • Support One management system activities / philosophy and best practice roll out in the area
  • Participate and contribute in PHA /PPS assessments
  • Participate and contribute to audits Back-up for other experts in Production area, Line Driver or General Work in Filling plants
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to Line Drivers /Operators
  • Support 3rd Party functional outsourcing with planning, set-up of machines and 4 eye checks
  • Housekeeping of workplace Forklift driving or operator automatic pallet jack Any other function on site as requested by Unit Leaders

Required Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • 5 years of experience in Manufacturing / Chemical advantageous
  • Production Management an Advantage
  • Good Basic Mathematical skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Yellow Belt in LSS
  • Situational Leadership skills
  • TOPPS
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • SAP experience

Key skills

Matric

At a glance

Company

Bayer

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 9, 2026