Responsible for the Scheduling and Blending of all Lubricants products to effectively meet customer demand, including raw material receipt and handling; formulae application; stock and cost control and meeting performance and quality standards.Financial PerspectiveBlending of Oil Products- Has complete control of all blended oil products transaction on SAP and Blending system- Schedules all blending requirements as guided by the Production scheduler in the most efficient and safe manner to meet customer demands- Handles blending of products as per blend formulation sheets and in accordance with safe work instructions to ensure attainment of first time correct blends’ target- Handles sampling of blended product and submission for QA testing- Handles reconciliation of blended quantities with customer order and raw materials consumptionReceipt and Stock Accountability of Raw Materials- Accountable for the accurate and timeous inventory management of additives and base oils- Ensures that additives are issued using FIFO process- Accountable for the stock control of all blending related raw materialsCustomer PerspectiveProduct Management- Measures and records “set up” and “process” times for all activities- Accurately measures and records consumption of raw materials actually used in blending activities- Accurately measures total actual blended volumes- Performs all required SAP input for blending transactions after Lab release to final confirmations and settlements of production orders timeously- Is accountable for material and activity variances- Monitors all aspects of operating costs in his area to assure attainment of cost objectives through innovation and controlled spendingInternal ProcessesAdministration and Reporting: Submits accurate and timeous reports on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as required:- “On time – in full” satisfaction of customer demand- Volume and number of blends- Quality and cost performancesHousekeeping- Ensures that all physical activities are reflected in the books of account- Ensures that all personnel in his/her department are fully aware of their duties and standards expected and the performance thereof. That personnel are counselled on disciplinary matters and are disciplined if and when required- Ensures that all personnel are properly placed and trainedPeople ManagementSupervision of the Blending OperatorsProfessional Qualification and Certifications: Matric, Degree/BTec in Engineering/Production/ Quality or Operation’s.Work Experience:SupervisoryPetroleum Experience (Oil and Gas) or FMCGBlending/Operations / Manufacturing / Production ExperienceForklift Driver/OperatorStock Counting/Reconciliation Knowledge and skills:Numeracy skillsComputer LiteracyEquipment, operational/production/manufacturing knowledgeAnalytical thinkingWarehousing OperationApplication deadline:12 June 2024 About UsAstron Energy is a leading supplier of petroleum products in South Africa, with a vast network of Caltex-branded service stations that make us one of the country’s top two petroleum brands. We are strongly committed to being a responsible corporate citizen, promoting education, health and economic development in an effort to build stronger communities and drive sustainable economic growth.We own and operate the country’s third-largest crude oil refinery in Cape Town, which has a capacity of 100,000 barrels a day, and a lubricants manufacturing plant in Durban.#J-18808-Ljbffr