Purpose of Role
The Smelter Production Coordinator carries out accountability and responsibility for the safe achievement of metallurgical targets in his/her section. The incumbent will lead and control all activities of staff in his/her section. The position often takes on the role of coach and instructor to explain how the work should be performed.
Role Context
Adherence to the shift production plan
Coordinates services to operate the equipment in the plant
Coordination of process equipment maintenance
Process control within defined smelter parameters and recipe
Ensure adherence to all safety (i.e. create awareness of hazards and behaviour)
Coach and instruct to explain how the work should be performed, focusing on improving, changing and optimizing practices
Implement corrective action in cases of non-compliance to objectives and safety standards
Liaise with the Weighbridge and/or Stock Controller in order to ensure the dispatch of products timeously
Record and analyse production stoppages and equipment breakdowns in order to take corrective action to improve section availability
Primary focus is on effective and safe operation of the section to optimize efficiencies and recoveries and maintain quality of produced products
Effective operation of the section process to agreed process parameters to achieve hourly and shift targets
Creating high performing team and conducive employee relations climate in the team
Administration of necessary systems (Job cards, risk assessments, permits); Coaching and mentoring
In a planned inspection schedule for critical equipment in the plant in order to ensure preventative action is taken before equipment failure occurs
Work closely with the maintenance department in order to ensure a world class maintenance culture is established and maintained on the plant
Communicate failures/breakdowns and deviations in process or equipment to team members (Process and Engineering)
Supervise team and support services during breakdowns in order to limit downtime while ensuring adherence to safety standards
Ensure equipment inspections and section inspections are completed at the start of every shift
Lead pre-shift safety and work discussions
Conduct planned task observations
Comply to safety rules, policies and procedures
Labour management
Implement and maintain
Problem solving
Qualifications
Grade 12/ NQF Level 4 (N3)
Job Specific Experience
Computer literate; MS Office
Minimum 6 years' experience as smelting furnace Operator: BOF/AC/DC furnaces
Supervisor/ Team-leader experience in PGM / Chrome smelting Operation Advantageous
Metal Convertor and Induction furnace experience valuable
Valid Driver's license
Inherited Requirement
Must be medically fit
Closing Date: 13 November 2024
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