Line Manager (Meltshop)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Manage the Meltshop team to achieve set production targets within stipulated standards
• Must be responsible for minimising of non- productive time
• Analyse given reasons for periods of non-production against metrics,
• Confirm findings / conclusions with team members
• Communicate operating plan to meet production goals
• Communicate company and departmental policies
• Frequent feedback to Senior management on shift and plant performance
• Attend daily morning production meeting, evaluate, liaise with Engineering on priority requirements and take decisive action.
• Follow up on unfinished tasks, (in terms of housekeeping and safety), with responsible section, demand quality workmanship, communicate with relevant supervisor if required
• Evaluate PTO’s and initiate corrective action where required, record and file with Production Manager
• Ensure teams are supported through empowerment and accomplishment
• Manage teams responsibility with respect to safety, i.e.: issue of PPE, timeous execution of monthly safety element inspections
• Promote sound safe working procedures and labour relation practices at every opportunity
• Provide guidance to team Supervisors through empowerment
• Interfaces with service department teams where production or safety may be at risk
• Manage performance management scheduling
• Compile shift report including general incidents (delays and breakouts, etc.)
• Interpret, plan and implement cleaning & maintenance schedules (Housekeeping)
• Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly and that all issues are reported clearly
• Required to work overtime as determined by the plant operational status
• Abide by the regulations as set out in O.H.S.A. and company policies

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths compulsory)
• Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry will be an advantage
• Strong aptitude for science and mathematics
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and practice
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment;
• A motivated, self-driven individual able to perform well with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Must have basic knowledge of Health & Safety Rules
• In good health, physically fit

Position Meltshop Line Manager

Type       Permanent

Benefits include

Provident fund

Group life

Funeral cover

Discovery Health Hospital Plan

15 working days leave per annum

Standard hours

07:00 – 19:00 Dayshift

19:00 – 07:00 Nightshifts

Works rotating shifts and roster detailing exact work hours will be supplied

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment
• Please note that you will be required to pass a skills test to secure an interview slot.
• Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.