Production Superintendent Furnaces (Limpopo) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB 

To manage the production and maintenance processes and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in a safe manner, in order to exceed current production 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 m 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 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Manage Product and Process Quality

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Production Management:

• Accurately forecast & control production & scheduling of production and shutdown work according to the defined production requirements
• Define and manage the overall Production Strategy for the plant
• Set and achieve Production Budget
• Set and achieve Production Quality
• Manage the integration improvement projects and change management initiatives
• Assess suitability of raw materials for process 
• Manage Raw Material stocks & quality

Maintenance Management:

Jointly define annual service level agreements with site maintenance personnel, put 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

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Budgeting:

• 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:

• Computer Literacy

Knowledge:

• SAP
• ICAM Investigation
• ASPEN

 Requirements

Minimum qualifications:

• Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
• Ferroalloy Smelting experience will be advantageous

Closing Date: 04 July 2024