PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all production related activities, ensuring the achievement of production and quality targets, and maintaining high quality work standards on shift.
BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox.
Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status.
PEOPLE
Ensure an enabling climate/culture.
Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover.
Manage performance against set targets and competencies.
Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly).
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.).
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels.
Conduct recruitment interviews.
Training of new employees on plant specific induction.
Train employees on Critical and/or Standard Operating Procedures (CSOPs and SOPs).
CUSTOMERS
Ensure Customer Satisfaction (Internal & External).
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Production:
Supervise production operations.
Achieve production targets.
Achieve production quality.
Unplanned Interventions:
Prioritise breakdown and authorize work.
Arrange resources.
Assess risks related to unplanned jobs.
Reporting:
Complete the shift report.
Update the MES and KPI's.
Responsibilities:
Operate plant within designated parameters, achieving production targets.
Conduct plant process inspections.
Actively manage planned and unplanned tasks to be completed during shift.
Analyse and interpret production results, identify, and assess deviation, initiate and take corrective action using available resources.
Analyse and interpret Production Process Data on MIE.
Make suitable changes to ensure process stability in terms of furnace metallurgy control.
Utilise FLOW to manage staff related issues in the team e.g. monitor trends and patterns of performance, absenteeism and overtime. Take corrective action in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provide inputs for compiling the operations and maintenance budgets, and adhering to budget constraints.
Provide technical support to subordinates during fault finding and improvement work.
Understanding and use of IMS, LMS, MES, COUPA, KPI Fire, EBMS and FLOW.
Control production costs.
Assist in developing Process training materials.
Supervise subordinates, including training and development of the Production team.
Supervise the production process.
Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence.
Implement and maintain 5S in the plant.
Management of production processes on a shift basis.
Work overtime as and when required.
Minimum qualifications:
N6 Certificate for external candidates.
Completed N4 Certificate for internal candidates only.
4 years' relevant experience gained in a production environment, preferably 1 year's supervisory experience.
Computer Literacy.
Advantages:
SAP and COUPA Experience.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Safety Leadership.
Innovation.
Coordinate and Control.
Results Orientation.
Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Aligning Performance for Success.
Work Standards.
Interpersonal Relationships.
Communication.
Managing Conflict.
Flexibility.
Team Supervision.
Business Understanding.
WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:
Skills:
Microsoft Programs.
Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, COUPA, SAP, FLOW, Power BI, KPI Fire).
Relevant operational experience, including production management.
Problem solving skills.
Knowledge:
Demonstrate an understanding of Safety KPI's.
Demonstrate a basic understanding of a smelting process.
Production of FeCr through furnaces.
Smelt balance management.
Raw material loading systems.
PLC systems.
Statistics (advantage).
CLOSING DATE: 7 November 2024 (Kindly attach copies of relevant qualifications together with CV).
Samancor Chrome shall apply the Employment Equity Principles as set out in the Company's Employment Equity Policy.
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