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Refinery Plant & Operations Manager

RPO Recruitment
Nigel Full-day Full-time

Description:

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.

Requirements:

  • Salary: negotiable.
  • 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.
07 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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