Production Specialist ( Furnaces) (North West) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To be the continuous improvement driver of the production process through reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations and implementing projects.

BALNCED SCORCARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

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

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Production Management:

• Achieve Production Budget and Quality
• Analyse and interpret process data and facilitate process changes.

Production Reliabilty:

• Update Process Strategy

SOLVE PROBLEMS AND IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS:    

• Arrange RCF investigation and Facilitate the problem solving session

Analyse alternative solutions and recommend best solution/s based on:

• HSEC impact 
• Cost -risk- benefit analysis on key equipment

Performance parameters  

• Cost benefit to the organisation
• Recommend best solutions to the problems through the change management process.
• Record actions arising from RCA
• Monitor recurring deviations related to implemented RCA'S (KPI until close out)
• Log process problems identified for further action
• Develop a list of clear problem statements and business cases for problems requiring RCA
• Monitor and share Company-wide similarities/ learning opportunities by using the Intranet Sites and SAP History

REPORTING:

• Report Production Measures

GROWTH:

• Manage Continous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Monitor and control section costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

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

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Ferrochrome Submerged arc furnace experience
• Mass and Energy balance
• Problems solving
• Standby duties

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree or Diploma in Chemical/ Metallurgical Engineering
• 4 years' experience on a supervisory level in the FeCr.

Closing date: 24 July 2023