Junior Manager: Engineer Metallurgy /Chemical, Iron Making, Vanderbijlpark (M4-B)
Position summary
About our company
Introduction
Job description
· Oversee Blast Furnace operation
· Supervision of a team to ensure that Blast Furnace throughput and yield objectives are achieved
· Ensure plant availability according to set standards
· Organize and implement shutdowns and breakdowns
· Identify and resolve problems
· Ensure shift checklists are completed and filled
· Responsible for manpower management, including manpower planning, overtime management etc.
· Continuous Improvement of work methods and productivity
· Communication with all Blast Furnace personnel and related functions to ensure effective production
· Responsible for scheduling training for subordinates
· Manage time and attendance of employees
· General management of SHERQ (Toolbox talks, cardinal rules, HIRA, task observations, permit to work)
· Responsible to ensure that 8.2 requirements according to the OSH Act are adhered to
· Assist with implementation and adherence to fatality prevention standards
· Ensure that shift has all required PPE as prescribed
· Review and address safe working procedures for specific tasks
· General review of SOP’s with shift
· Review induction material for the area
· Log of pivot incidents
· Incident investigation
· General housekeeping and appearance of the area
Stock management, cost control & reporting
Minimum requirements
· Applicable National diploma (NQF 6/10) plus preferable a structured junior management development program
· 5 years’ experience in Blast Furnace Operations
· Workplace assessor experience will be an added advantage
· Computer literate (Windows, MS Office, SAP)
Personal Attributes
· Results driven
· Excellent communication skills
· Leadership and coaching abilities
· Analytical and problem-solving skills
· Ability to deal with pressure
· Customer orientated
· Knowledge of the health and safety policy
