RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensuring all operational processes and procedures are strictly followedIdentify the exact quality and specification of the commodity purchasedEnforce quality control standards/measures as per guidelines received from management during production and when dispatching materialInspect all loads before release to customer for final quality checkIdentify and ensure that upgrades are sorted out and record is keptMaintain good customer relations and ensure customer satisfactionIdentify and report fraudulent transactionsReject nonmetallic items and inferior quality metalsEnsure records are updated and reconciled accurately for all items purchased and dispatchedEnsure Company policies and procedures & Health & Safety regulations are adhered toLead and supervise a team in order to achieve operational and goal orientated requirementsTrain and coach supervisors, operators and sorters according to best practicesOversee production processes and meet daily production targets as set outlinedMonitor productivity rates, standards and quality control during the production stagesPlan production daily according to requirements and liaise with stores for consumables and PPEEnsure that assistants thoroughly inspect scrap to be purchased and display all metals openly for photographingEnsure that the requirements of the Second-hand Goods Act are complied with when buying scrap by accurately recording all information required under the ActDisciplinary action and daily management of staff.Plant and equipment are maintained as per the maintenance schedule.Communicate with engineering dept.
for scheduling repair work on machineryEnsure that vehicles are loaded as per the permissible maximum combination mass (axle weighing) before release.Ensures that tasks are delegated to the different staff members within the department.Ensure that employees are properly trained and licensed for the machinery/equipment that they operate.Ensure that all production staff members wear the correct and required PPE at all times.Estimate stockpiles for stock takingReport daily production plan vs. final figures QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE:Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent.5 years' experience in a Supervisory position.A minimum of at least 5 years' experience in a production industry.Computer literate - full Microsoft suite.Must be conversant with the Second-hand Goods Act.Good knowledge of H&S regulations.Scrap metal experience will be an advantage.
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:Able to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers and colleagues.Hard-working and self-motivated.Strong interpersonal skills.Time management and organizational skills.Ability to work well under pressure.Ability to work independently and within a team.