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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
