Materials Manager at Sappi

Description

We are hiring!


At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centred around safety, integrity, courage, making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.
We're on the lookout for an experienced Materials Manager to manage the engineering stores cost-effectively to ensure the availability and reliability of spares in line with mill objectives.


As a Materials Manager, you will be responsible for:


Manage the maintenance, repair, and operating supplies, service requirements, and store resources
Review, develop, and implement all relevant procedures, policies, and work instructions, monitoring and ensuring compliance
Review the resource requirements and responsibilities continuously to maximise the efficiency of the team
Develop, implement, and maintain the engineering spares stock maintenance according to the required standards
Determine, manage, and report on the material management operational fixed cost budget
Identify and dispose of redundant materials as per the mill's policies and procedures
Implement an effective rotable material and equipment management system
Monitor the issuing and receiving of spares as well as repairs of rotable material and equipment
Manage the stores' facilities, structures, and assets, ensuring continuous operations are completed safely and comply with legal requirements
Monitor and control the completion and receipt of quality control documentation for all rotable material and equipment as per mill procedures


What are we looking for?


NQF level 6 qualification in a related or Engineering field
A trade test in an Engineering discipline
10 years of relevant engineering experience within heavy industry, with working knowledge of SAP (MM)
Proven supervisory experience will be considered advantageous


What's in it for you?


Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world, even after 80 years of existence
Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi
Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role)
Market-leading leave benefits
Employee well-being benefits