Experience

Oji Fibre Solutions

• New Zealand
• Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Business Unit Manager

  • Dec 2022 - Present



Sappi Saiccor

• South Africa

• Mill Manager: Recovery and Services

  • Apr 2022 - Dec 2022

  Mill Manager of the Recovery and Services section. 3 MgO Recovery Boilers, 3 Evaporators sets to support the boilers, 4 chemical plant production units, 4 turbines, 4 Coal Fired Boilers, Water and Effluent Plants Mill Manager of the Recovery and Services section. 3 MgO Recovery Boilers, 3 Evaporators sets to support the boilers, 4 chemical plant production units, 4 turbines, 4 Coal Fired Boilers, Water and Effluent Plants



Sappi Ngodwana

• Nelspruit Area, South Africa

• Mill Manager: Utilities and Services (includes Chemical and Furnaces)

  • Jan 2020 - Mar 2022

  Roles and Responsibilities include managing the power boiler, recovery furnaces, startup boilers, evaporators, chemcial plant with a lime kiln and gas producer, turbines, water treatment and effluent sections. Strategically involved in chemical and recovery section upgrades together with the lime kiln. There many other responsibilies with this role with employee development, creating KPI's and ideas for future upgrades while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment to meet production target's. Show less



Sappi Paper and Paper Packaging

• Ngodwana, Mpumalanga

• Production Manager Chemical and Recovery

  • May 2014 - Dec 2019

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Chemical Recovery Furnaces, Evaporators, Causticizing, Lime Kiln and Gas Producers DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Leading a team that is responsible for the total services function and black liquor recovery in terms of functional responsibilities.  Aligning, guiding and co-ordinating the activities of teams to utilize their skills and experience to achieve targets in terms of production volumes, quality, uptime, safety, and cost  Management of cost.  Implementation of strategic projects.  KPI development and alignment for optimal plant performance.  Management of SHEQ systems. NB Roles and responsibilities are similar to the Positions I held at Sappi Tugela Mill and Mondi Richards Bays Show less



Mondi Group

• Austria
• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Unit Manager: Power and Recovery (H.O.D)

  • Mar 2013 - May 2014

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Chemical Recovery Furnaces, Evaporators, Power Boilers, Water treatment, Gas and Steam Turbines and Mill Air Supply DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  Leading a team that is responsible for the total services function and black liquor recovery in terms of functional responsibilities.  Aligning, guiding and co-ordinating the activities of teams to utilize their skills and experience to achieve targets in terms of production volumes, quality, uptime, safety, and cost  Management of cost.  Implementation of strategic projects.  KPI development and alignment for optimal plant performance.  Management of SHEQ systems. Show less



Sappi

• South Africa
• Paper & Forest Products
• 700 & Above Employee

• Production Manager: Pulp (H.O.D)

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Chemical Recovery, Woodyard, Pulp Mill (KCD/NSSC/ Copeland) and Refibre DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leading a team that is responsible for the total Pulp Mill production and their functional responsibilities within the various pulping operations.  Aligning, guiding and co-ordinating the activities of teams to utilize their skills and experience to achieve targets in terms of production volumes, quality, uptime, safety, and cost  Management of cost. Implementation of KPI’s to ensure optimal plant performance.  Management of SHEQ systems. Show less

• Process Manager – Recovery

  • Apr 2008 - Dec 2011

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Evaporators, Soda Recovery Furnaces, Chemical Plant, Lime Kilns and Crude Tall Oil PlantDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Leads a multidisciplinary team assigned to the Chemical Recovery plant (55 direct reports, 30 indirect reports). Defines key performance indicators (KPI), as well as the monthly and annual objectives, in the areas of quality, cost, delivery, safety/people and environment (QCDPE) for my subordinates and for their respective domains, aligned with the sectional goals, budget and the S-H-E-Q system. Monitors monthly the performance of my own plant against the QCDPE objectives given by the pulp mill manager, and takes corrective action, when objectives are not met. Reports the plant performance against the QCDPE objectives. Ensures the plant’s conformance to the OSHA 18000, ISO 9002 and ISO 14000 systems. Manages S-H-E-Q system by focusing on the job and operational analysis, and monitors monthly the plant’s and personnel’s performance against the S-H-E-Q objectives. Runs TPM process, i.e. facilitates the plant and process analysis sessions, root cause analysis, the supervisor development program as well as the profit (continuous) improvement program (PIP). Plans the plant operations to ensure the maximum utilization of the resources (raw materials, energy and people). Makes a short term plan (budget) and a long term plan (up to 5 years) and executes the plans to develop the machinery, the people and the best practices to ensure a continuous improvement of the section performance. Responds to the customer feedback and takes corrective action if required. Initiates and supports the development of the existing and new products when required. Carries out incident investigations. Ensure that the Soda Recovery Furnaces are operated within BLRBAC standards. Show less

• Production Manager: Pulp and Refibre

  • Oct 2007 - Mar 2008

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY Refibre Plant, Woodyard, Raw Material and Pulp HandlingDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that the supply of timber and recycle fibre meets the demand for both pulp and paper.  To manage the R40m Waste Plant upgrade and visited Waste based mills in Europe to carry out the feasibility study. Mill visits were in Italy, Greece and Germany.  To manage the R10m Woodyard crane project.  Managed approximately 150 employees and was promoted to act as a pulp mill production manager with approximately 200 direct reports.  All other duties and responsibilities are the same as for the Process Manager – Pulp. Show less

• Technology Manager – Pulp

  • Nov 2006 - Sep 2007

  AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY KCD and NSSC Digesters, Woodyard and Waste PlantDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors the mill’s daily operations and MDT performance and attends spontaneously any emergency which could risk the mill’s performance against the standards defined within the department’s QCDPE/SHEQ framework. Identifies reports and takes appropriate action regarding any risks and opportunities that could have influence on the mills performance against the standards defined within the department’s QCDPE/SHEQ framework. Facilitates short and long term planning with the MDTs to ensure that the opportunities are continuously identified. Ensures that the MDTs have their short and long term plans documented and that the plans are being executed. Highlights any bottlenecks, resource limitations or other obstacles to the mill management. Manages the capex plan together with the engineering and financial departments. Ensures that the capex plan is continuously reviewed and updated. Drives product development. Drives optimization projects, deriving from the departmental gap list. Carries out technical training when required. Communicates effectively across the production lines and within the Tugela Mill. Discusses and agrees with the pulp mill manager my own objectives on monthly basis as well as for each individual project. Reports monthly my own performance against my key performance indicators (KPIs) defined within the QCDPE framework. Participates the 3rd tier meetings and reports the progress of my individual accountabilities. Aligns all my activities with the pulp mill’s values, strategy and QCDPE/SHEQ objectives. Handles emergencies when required. Performs the duties of mill stand-by coordinator according to the roster. Acts as pulp mill manager or as process manager when required. Show less

• Process Manager – Pulp (NSSC and Woodyard)

  • May 2004 - Oct 2006

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES STRATEGIC OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTForm part of the six monthly strategic review and quarterly review forum.Systems development and implementation – strategic planning, review, implementing corrective leadership action and continuous improvement of all systems.Ensuring plant availability – effective maintenance programmes.Operational performance – effective operations management systems.Process optimisation – direct activities of the MDT/MBU to achieve optimum process capabilityComply with company standards and legislation – Risk (CAPS), ISO 9002 (Quality), ISO 14000 (Environmental) and ISO 18000 (Safety).Effective marketing strategy. PEOPLE MANAGEMENTSet people development plans, recruitment plans, and strategy to meet current and future manning requirements.Advise the MDT/MBU on operational and maintenance requirements.Manage/lead team effectively in alignment of the plant/mill’s strategic objectives.Encourage a learning environment, set objectives and milestones.Recruit and select strategically.Meet with unions for effective industrial relations.Ensure effective performance management throughout line management.Ensure effective succession planning. STRATEGIC MARKETINGAlign plant objectives with mill objectives to achieve corporate objectives.Ensure correct product mix and quality.Form part of the decision making process.Facilitate regular liaison between the MBU’s so that the strategies are aligned with the mill (Business) and forest products (Corporate) strategies.Build and maintain effective customer relationships. MANAGEMENT REPORTINGPrepare weekly and monthly reports in respect of all key performance areas.Prepare 12 month rolling forecasts for maintenance and production.Prepare yearly budgets and capex’s. Show less



Sappi

• South Africa
• Paper & Forest Products
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Process Technician

  • Feb 2000 - Aug 2003

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors the plant’s daily operations and attends spontaneously any emergency which could risk the plant’s performance against the standards defined within the plant’s QCDPE/SHEQ framework. Identifies reports and takes appropriate action regarding any risks and opportunities that could have influence on the plant’s performance against the standards defined within the department’s QCDPE/SHEQ framework. Drives optimization projects, deriving from the plant’s gap list, assigned by the technology manager / senior process engineer, and plans them up to 6 months ahead. Develops best operating practices (BOP), and carries out training. Develops ISO/SHEQ procedures and manages the ISO/SHEQ system. Co-ordinates the daily activities like the assignment of the special duties for the operating crew, production program, raw materials and consumables, shut plan for the operating crew as well as the shut management. Reports monthly my own performance against my key performance indicators (KPIs) defined within the QCDPE framework. Participates in TPM process as required by the technology manager / senior process engineer. Coaches the first line supervisors and operators PROJECTS:Material balances over various sections of the mill.Energy balances over various sections of the mill.Product development.Plant trials.Sizing heat exchangers.Sizing pumps.Plant modifications.Sizing, installing and commissioning new pieces of equipment.Plant HAZOP and SWIFT studies.DCS Upgrade (KCD, NSSC, Copeland Reactor and Evaporators, Waste plant).Compiling Process Flow Diagrams (P&ID’s). PROCESS OPTIMISATION:Trouble-shooting - plant related problems.Plant modifications - safety, quality and production.Conducting - HAZOP and SWIFT studies.Monitoring - pulp quality.Best Practice Documents - all activities.Statistical Analysis.Optimisation - chemicals and raw materials. Upgrade - pulp processes and equipment Show less

• PULPMAKER

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Maintain daily production rates on various plants ie. Kraft, NSSC Digesters and Waste PlantMaintain plant OEE/EE across various washing and recovery plants ie. Sunds, Swensons, Horizontal Belt Washer and Oxygen Delignification, Turpentine Recovery, Evaporators and Copeland Reactor. Supervise 12 operators per shift (8 Hours).Ensure Quality is of the highest standard, liaise with Shift Manager, Papermaker, Woodyard Foreman, Pulp Superintendent and Manager.Co ordinate and plan shuts, make strategic decisions in the event of process failures.Motivate and train staff, as well as maintain the safety of employees.Able to operate and control the various sections/plants. Show less