Logistics Process Specialist - Witbank at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To support the Production Superintendent in managing plant operations in an effective and efficient manner ensuring sustainable operations complying with SHEQ, cost and volume targets through the utilization and provision of capable employees, equipment, and resources. Be the continuous improvement driver of the Metallurgical process through reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations, and implementing projects in a safe manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial risk, 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Define critical process control parameters and implement a system for continuous monitoring, measurement, and management of these parameters to ensure that required process quality is maintained
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction and manage monthly SLA measurement and discussions with internal customers

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

• Source, maintain and manage onsite service providers
• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions
• Implement and manage Service Level Agreement
• Develop, review, and implement a process management strategy
• Compile and control process budgets
• Investigate failures and implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Manage process quality
• Update GSAP Master Data
• Define, track, report and manage critical metallurgical measures/parameters
• Drive and manage Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives 
• Manage capital and improvement projects
• Manage and control process related shutdown activities
• Process data analysis and process optimisation
• Implement a system to monitor and track notification
• Manage 5S system
• Benchmarking within industry and other SCR Recovery plants
• Benchmarking within industry and other SCR slimes dam operations 
• Research alternative processes, Chrome recovery, slime dams, on-site material handling, equipment utilization and reduce operational expenses et.
• Identify, develop, and implement opportunities to leverage the group position in the marketplace
• GROWTH
• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

SKILLS

• Computer Literacy (MS Office)
• GSAP/HRSAP/IMS/MES/HQMS/EBMS/SCADA beneficial
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Team leadership
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Time and priority management
• Problem solving
• Performance management skills
• Motivational skills

Knowledge:

• Process understanding of the Chrome recovery Process and Slimes dam operations.
• Knowledge of typical equipment used in the Chrome recovery Process and Slimes dam operations.
• Understanding of Metallurgy and Mass Balances
• Knowledge of comminution principles and theory will be beneficial
• Knowledge of applicable SHE legislation and standards
• Knowledge of employment law/BCEA
• Basic engineering or technical understanding
• Knowledge of business administration including costs and finance

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgy/Chemical Engineering
• 4 years’ relevant experience
• Courses on Metal Recovery and slime dams will be an added advantage.