AJAlistair James
@alistairjames
Experienced chemical engineering team leader specializing in process control and operations in polymers.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a chemical engineering professional with 7+ years in the polymer industry, combining hands-on process control experience with formal technical and business qualifications, including an MBA and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management. I have progressed from process operator to process controller and now Team Leader/Operations Supervisor, consistently focusing on safety, quality and production targets.
I lead, train and manage shift teams to meet operational objectives while engaging in audits, incident investigations, root cause analysis and cross-functional collaboration with maintenance, logistics and quality to ensure safe, profitable site performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Leader/Operations Supervisor
Safripol
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Supervise, train and lead production teams to achieve production and quality targets while liaising with logistics and quality to maintain safe, compliant operations.
Process Controller
Safripol
Jan 2017 - Nov 2021 (4 years 10 months)
Managed, supervised and trained shift teams to meet objectives with zero harm, led audits and incident investigations, and coordinated with maintenance, logistics and quality to ensure profitable site operations.
Process Operator
Safripol
Mar 2016 - Nov 2017 (1 year 8 months)
Monitored and controlled process variables to ensure manufacturing volume and quality standards were met, maintaining safe operations and product specifications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UAUniversity of South Africa
Bachelor of Science: Honors, Environmental Engineering and Management
2023 - 2024
Completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Engineering and Management to supplement technical and environmental management expertise.
MAManagement College of Southern Africa
Master in Business Administration, Business Administration
2020 - 2021
Grade: Cum Laude
Graduated Cum Laude with a Master in Business Administration (NQF Level 9), focusing on advanced business and leadership practices.
MAManagement College of Southern Africa
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, Business Management
2019 - 2019
Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management (NQF Level 8) to develop management and leadership skills.
DTDurban University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering
2017 - 2018
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering, advancing technical and applied engineering competencies.
DTDurban University of Technology
National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Chemical Engineering
2013 - 2015
Completed a National Diploma in Chemical Engineering, providing foundational technical knowledge in chemical engineering principles and practice.
Pinetown Boys' High School
Matric, Secondary Education
2006 - 2010
Completed secondary education with high subject percentages across English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Orientation.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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