A leading industrial company is seeking an experienced Refinery Plant & Operations Manager with strong operational, safety, and team leadership capabilities to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality refinery output.

Responsibilities:

    • Oversee daily refinery operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and timelines are met.
    • Maintain full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and manage SHEQ systems.
    • Lead and develop refinery staff, fostering a high-performance and safety-focused culture.
    • Implement preventative and corrective maintenance plans to ensure equipment reliability.
    • Manage production scheduling and coordinate with procurement, sales, and dispatch.
    • Oversee stock levels, monthly inventories, and material procurement.
    • Drive continuous improvement and ensure products meet required quality specifications.
    • Track and control production, maintenance, and energy costs while monitoring key KPIs.

Requirements:

    • Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (preferred).
    • Minimum 10 years’ experience in refinery or petrochemical operations.
    • Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
    • Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and exposure to SCADA/PLC systems.
    • Solid understanding of ISO standards, safety protocols, and refinery equipment operation.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: manufacturing@rpo-recruit.za.com.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.