PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

• To supervise the safe and cost-effective execution of all production work ensuring the achievement of production and quality targets.

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.)
• Ensure SHEQ compliance within the Team through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilize the Information 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
• 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
• Supervise subordinates, including training and development of the Production team
• Ensure training of new employees are done
• Train employees on Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

• Manage incidents on shift and close out actions on IMS
• Management of daily production processes
• Analyse process data for furnace stability
• First line fault finding
• Achieve Production Budget
• Manage the integration of improvement projects and change management initiatives
• Be involved in plant shutdowns and breakdowns
• Perform standby duties
• Be prepared to work in a hot and dusty environment
• Work overtime as and when required
• Work shifts as and when required

SHAREHOLDER VALUES:

• Monitor and control section costs
• Control production costs
• Achieve Process Quality

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• N6 certificate for external candidates
• N3 studying towards N4 for internal candidates only (with the requirement to complete N4)
• 4 years’ relevant experience gained in a production environment, preferably 1 year’s supervisory experience
• Computer Literacy

ADVANTAGEOUS:

• SAP and COUPA Experience
• Driver’s License (minimum B/ Code 8)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Coordinate 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:

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, MES, Coupa, SAP)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of Production Supervisor (Dayshift) competencies within M3M4 plant.
• Ferroalloy industry experience