Manager (Production) Furnaces at Glencore

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage all production activities across two furnace production units, ensuring optimal plant performance and production continuity
• Develop and execute short-, medium- and long-term production plans aligned to business and operational targets
• Drive furnace performance, including throughput, recovery, product quality, power efficiency and furnace stability
• Ensure availability of raw materials, consumables and operational resources required to achieve production targets
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost optimisation and operational excellence
• Ensure production operations comply with company policies, operating standards and metallurgical best practices
• Manage departmental budgets, cost control initiatives and contractor performance
• Ensure compliance with all HSEC, legal and operational governance requirements
• Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for major production interruptions and process deviations

About you:

• Relevant Degree in Metallurgy, Chemical Engineering or related technical field (NQF 7 or higher)
• Minimum 7 years’ relevant experience in heavy industry, pyrometallurgical, ferro-alloys or smelting operations
• At least 3 years’ experience in a middle management or superintendent leadership role
• Expertise and proven track record in furnace operations, production optimisation and metallurgical process control across large-scale operational environments
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and decision-making capability
• Knowledge of and experience in HSEQ systems, operational risk management and statutory compliance
• Strong financial acumen, cost control and business performance management skills
• Leadership / Management Development programmes will be advantageous
• Innovative, practically oriented and able to perform effectively in a high-pressure operational environment

Applications Close: 27 April 202