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 in a safe manner.

BALANCED SCOREDCARD PILLARS, ROLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

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

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

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

Production Reliability:

• Update production strategy.

Solve problems and implement solutions:

• Arrange RCFA 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 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

Reporting:

• Report production measures.

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous 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
• Results 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

Key customers:

• Logistics, Finance\

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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