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Superintendent Jobs in Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa at Omnia Holdings
Title: Superintendent
Company: Omnia Holdings
Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
JOB TITLE: Superintendent (Intake)
Location: Sasolburg, Free State, South Africa
Business Unit: Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) | Bagging and Intake
Reports To: Plant Manager – Bagging and Intake
About Us
Omnia’s Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain (MOS) Supply Chain plays a critical role in enabling efficient, safe, and reliable manufacturing operations. Through integrated supply chain solutions, we support the delivery of essential products and services that power mining performance across diverse environments. As part of our team, you will contribute to a high-impact operation focused on precision, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. We are seeking professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to delivering value through strong execution and collaboration. As a division of Omnia Group, our shared purpose drives us every day: Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.
With more than 70 years of expertise, Omnia is a diversified international business operating across agriculture, mining and chemicals. Operating in 26 countries and distributing products and services across more than 40 countries, we deliver innovative solutions that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Our people are united by a commitment to innovation, integrity, collaboration and excellence. Through meaningful work, continuous development and a strong purpose-driven culture, we create opportunities for our people to make a lasting impact.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS (PURPOSE)
The Superintendent is responsible to ensure the smooth running of the bagging facility by the effective planning and usage of resources as well as overseeing the overall safety. This position is responsible to co-ordinate and oversee all aspects related to bagging processes, resources per shift, and safe operation of the employees on shift. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Safety:
- Investigate all incidents (safety & environment)
- Perform process safety audits
- Tracking and liaising with stakeholders on mitigating actions from investigations
- Closing external and internal findings
- Update task based risk assessments
- Update baseline risk assessments
- PTO
- Coach new employees on plant
- OHSA 8.2(i) appointment
- Coach existing employees on plant
- Manage leading and lagging indicators with team leaders
- Writing and developing procedures for operations
Quality:
- Develop, train and mentor on quality control procedures
- Develop SOPs and WIs (owner )
- Co-ordinate training of employees minimising cost and business impact
- Investigation poor quality product NCRs
- Monitor and escalate raw material quality
Operational Cost control:
- Monitor and control line budgets (PPE, staff welfare, cleaning, overtime, etc.)
- Report cost expense and mitigation measures to management
- Continuous improvement on cost reduction
Working Capital:
- Ensure we produce as per plan (minimising stock outs and excess production)
- Investigate stock losses as per monthly recon report
Business Innovation:
- Review losses and waste with multi-discipline team
- Propose solutions to losses
- Promote and participate in problem solving
- Encourage an innovative team environment
Plant Efficiency:
- Perform stock control (monitoring and planning)
- Reconcile usage variances against the BOMs
- Monitor and Challenges shutdown Planning
Ensure product delivered as per customer expectations:
- Liase with supply planning dept about the production demand (plan, sequence, expectations)
- Escalate delays with supply chain (customers)
- Perform standby function
Promote employee engagement:
- Lead task forces to assist in implementing world class baseline practices (TW, VM, 5S ext)
- Leading and managing change in the plant
- EDD discussion with team leaders
- Reviewing KPIs
Ensure production viewpoint considered within short and long term maintenance strategy:
- Provide input on maintenance planning (equipment specific)
- Identify equipment performance deviations
Qualifications
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Minimum
- Matric (Maths and Science)
- B. Tech (Chemical engineering) or B.Sc Engineering (Chemical)
- Lean six Sigma – Black Belt will be an advantage
Experience
- 5 – 10 years’ experience in similar role in a Manufacturing environment
KEY COMPETENCIES
Knowledge
- Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office
- Competent CRS Payroll Solutions
Core Behavioural Competencies
- Decision making
- Teamwork
- Work standards
- Reliability
- Motivation of self and others
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Integrity and trust
- Communication skills
- Planning and organization
- Stress tolerance
- Initiative
- Building relationships
Functional / Technical Competency
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Facilitation / Meetings
- Charing Disciplinary Enquiry
- Project Management
- Effective Change Management
- Brand Knowledge
- Product
- Conflict Management
- Product Knowledge
- Root-cause analysis
- Excellent Customer Service
Cross-Functional Competency
- Collaboration
- Functional Integration
Leadership Competency
- Drive for Results
- Strategic Agility
WHY JOIN OMNIA
Join an organisation where innovation, sustainability and purpose come together. Shape Health, Safety and Security strategy across a leading international business while contributing to a greener future.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Omnia is committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST
Thank you for your interest in joining Omnia. Every application is carefully reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. While only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, we truly appreciate the time you’ve taken to apply and encourage you to keep an eye on future opportunities with us.