Production Supervisor Furnaces (Day Shift) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all production work through implementation and sustaining Electrode management practices, controlling of consumable stocks, reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations, and implementing projects in a safe manner.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• 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.)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE

Supervise the Team:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Maintain labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews
• Manage contractors, i.e., metal recovery; plant cleaners; high pressure cleaners, water treatment operator
• Manage casing welders.
• Manage paste addition.
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Supervise direct subordinates
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct Process Training

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Manage water treatment plant
• Manage metal recovery
• Manage plant housekeeping
• Manage high pressure cleaning of the Gas Plants
• Control consumable stocks
• Analyse and Interpret Process Data
• Implement, analyse, and monitor process changes
• Implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Conduct and Report on Process tests
• Achieve Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives
• Manage improvement projects
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Training and coaching of subordinates
• Report Metallurgical measures
• Good knowledge of IMS
• Good understanding of MES
• Load orders on SAP and Coupa
• Achieve process quality and budget
• Perform standby duties
• Work overtime as and when required
• Conduct Process Training

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Monitor and control section costs
• Achieve Continuous Improvement cost saving initiatives

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Co-ordinate and Control
• Results Orientation
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Managing Conflict
• Flexibility
• Team Supervision
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Computer skills i.e., Microsoft word, excel, power point and outlook.
• People skills,
• Supervisor skills,
• Good communication skills
• Emotional intelligence

Knowledge:

• SAP, MES, COUPA and IMS

Minimum qualifications:

• Relevant N3 Certificate studying towards N4 Certificate (Internal candidates)
• Relevant N6 Certificate or relevant National Diploma in Metallurgical or Chemical (External candidates)
• 4 Years’ relevant experience, preferably 1 year supervisory experience