Production Superintendent M3M4 at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To optimise the production process 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous 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 Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Manage Product and Process Quality

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour compliment in line with labour 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)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance level
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Ensure self-discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc)

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• People Management
• Organizational Development
• Financial Management
• Manage Product and Process Quality
• Ensure Customer Satisfaction w.r.t quality
• Production Management
• Maintenance Support
• Solve problems and implement solutions in the Plant
• Work execution
• Work analysis
• Contractor Management
• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Achieve Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives
• Manage section budget and costs

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Awareness
• 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:

• Maintenance Management
• Organisational Development
• Financial Management

Knowledge:

• Computer Literacy (MS Office/SAP) 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.)/Degree or National Diploma in Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering
• 6 years’ relevant experience gained in a heavy ferroalloy industrial environment (BOF, Steel Plant, DC and AC furnaces, Ferrochrome),
• Preferably 2 years managerial experience
• Computer Literacy

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Recognised managerial qualification (MDP)
• Eight (8) years’ experience gained in a heavy Ferroalloy industrial environment (BOF, Steel Plant, DC furnaces, Ferrochrome)
• Four (4) Years in a Supervisory or Management capacity