Production Superintendent Furnaces (North West) at Samancor Chrome

Job Responsibilities:

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 

Quality: 

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Production Management:

• 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
• Achieve Production Quality
• Ensure strict adherence to production work management principles to obtain maximum plant throughput
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant production standards and specifications

Maintenance Management:

• Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with plant maintenance personnel
• Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the plant is maintained:
  • at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements,
  • that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

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

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience

Closing Date: 14 June 2023