Furnaces Operations Manager (Witbank) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To lead the Production and Maintenance Teams in the safe and cost-effective execution of all production and maintenance processes, ensuring high quality finished products.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE:

• Manage the Department:
• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• 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

CUSTOMERS:

Quality Management:

• Ensure the Quality standards are maintained
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Operations:

• Manage the Production process
• Document and review the overall production strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan

Maintenance:

• Document and review the overall maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Growth:

• Foster a climate of continuous improvement 
• Develop the capability of the production and maintenance organisation site-wide

Shareholder value:

• Manage the department budget

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Financial
• Project management
• Computer Literacy
• GSAP/HRSAP/IMS/MES/HQMS/EBMS beneficial
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and to prioritize effectively
• Ability to understand processes and problems on an operational as well as strategic level
• Ability to manage costs and budget
• Ability to understand departmental influence on the rest of the business

Knowledge:

• Basic engineering or technical understanding
• Knowledge of relevant HR and Labour relations acts and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant HSE acts, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of business administration including costs and finance

Behavioural Competencies required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation and implementation
• Systemic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships 
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to values

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: 

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.)/BTech (Eng) Degree or National Diploma
• Eight (8) years’ relevant experience gained in pyro-metallurgical operations (BOF, Steel Plant, DC furnaces, Sub Arc Furnaces) 
• Preferably with three years managerial experience.