Line Manager - SA Steelworks

Recruiter:

SA Metal

Job Ref:

3778880924

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

LINE MANAGER – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

SA Steelworks has a position for a qualified, committed, hardworking and motivated Line Manager at our SA Steelworks plant in Cape Town. (SHIFT POSITION). This is a permanent position.

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
Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment;
Must have proven management and leadership experience
Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Excellent Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
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

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

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