Logistics Superintendent (Limpopo) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To manage the Raw Materials, Final Product Systems, Internal transport and Operations, in a safe manner and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes to exceed current Logistics targets and reduce costs to the company.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based 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.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• 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

• Manage Product and Process Quality
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Raw Materials:

• Interpret Furnace and Pelletizer requirements and forecast the 12 Month Raw Material Plan
• Develop the Raw Material Supply Strategy, including the transport plan
• Oversee that Raw Material Orders, based on stock levels and consumptions, are being placed
• Maintain the Samancor ore and reductants stock balance
• Liaise between the Smelters, Pelletizer, Mines, Internal and External customers and suppliers
• Manage transport
• Manage the Spoornet schedule and rail network on site
• Manage the Raw Material handling operations
• Manage the Raw Material Stocks
• Manage Raw Material non-conformances
• Manage Reconciliation of Raw Material tonnages with Suppliers and Transporters

Final Products:

• Liaise between Marketing and Production regarding the Final Product requirements and maintain and improve the Final Product Management Strategy
• Manage the Final Product Stocks (High Carbon)
• Manage Final Product quality
• Manage Final Product crushing
• Manage the dispatch and transport of Final Products
• Manage Reconciliation of Final Product tonnages with Customers and Transporters

SAP:

• To be the SAP Super User for all Inbound Outbound Logistics

Reporting:

• Manage Raw Material and Final Product Accounting in terms of consumption figures, specifications, ad hoc requirements and stock levels
• Manage service level agreements with customers and suppliers

Maintenance Management:

• Jointly define annual maintenance requirements and planning with site maintenance personnel
• Maintain and improve systems and controls in place, that will ensure that the site is maintained:
  • at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
  • that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and
  • to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs subscribe to excellent housekeeping

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Initiate and implement the integration of improvement projects

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Section costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Management Skills
• Computer literacy, MS Office proficiency
• SAP
• MES

Knowledge:

• In-depth SAP knowledge
• Ferrochrome crushing and screening knowledge
• Ferrochrome quality management
• Ferrochrome stock management
• Railway Safety Regulator compliance
• Export via rail and road knowledge 

Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• B.Eng. BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma
• 6 years’ relevant experience, with 2 years’ managerial experience is a must 

CLOSING DATE: 14 June 2024