Job Description

Description

To manage the production / metallurgical and maintenance processes and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in a safe manner, in order to exceed current production targets and reduce costs to the company. Need to be the continuous improvement driver of all Cr recovery process. To manage the final products and on-site material handling Logistics processes and break-floors by focusing on safety and to ensure maximum return on capital employed

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Identify and assess level of issue based 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.)

Policies and Procedures:

• Develop the customer service procedure
• Maintain quality management processes
• Maintain stock control processes
• Conduct Month-End processes
• Implement/review contract management policies and procedures
• Manage adherence to procurement procedures

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover

• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• Ensure IDPxe2x80x99s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
• 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

CUSTOMERS

Quality:

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Manage product and process quality

Customer Relations:

Manage relationships with key stakeholders:

• Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operations
• Provide customer service and ensure customer satisfaction and competitive practice throughout the Samancor Chrome environment
• Achieve agreed KPI targets
• Maintain service level agreements between on-site service providers, Transport Service Providers, SCr Marketing and furnaces
• Conduct customer satisfaction surveys
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels and networks between relevant parties
• Investigate, resolve and follow up final product customer queries and complaints
• Resolve customer queries/complaints

Suppliers Relations: * Manage relationships with key Suppliers

• Liaise with TFR/Transport service providers and deal with all related logistical issues
• Monitor Supplier satisfaction

Process Quality: * Achieve process quality

• Ensure customer satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Production Management:

• Accurately forecast and control production and scheduling of production and shutdown work according to the defined production requirements

Metallurgical Performance: * Ensure the safe and environmentally friendly operation of the metallurgical processes

• Control Metallurgical performance
• Achieve Metallurgy Budget
• Achieve Metallurgy Quality

Metallurgical Accounting:

• Accurately forecast & control Metallurgical performance
• Ensure accurate Metallurgical reconciliations

Maintenance Support:

• Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
• Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for the plant

Solve problems and implement solutions: * Ensure that outcomes of RCAxe2x80x99s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable

• Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution: * Perform planned job observations

• Document and review the plant maintenance strategy on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the business plan
• Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns, number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum plant availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
• Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original condition to ensure optimal life
• Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
• Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the site

Work Analysis: * Interrogate non-published reports standard

• Investigate and communicate commercial exceptions
• Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment
• Required to work on the last day of the month (Weekends and Public Holidays)

Process Management: * Optimise plant throughput, maintain low export stocks and low Pre-Crush-WIP

• Optimise loading/dispatch process to reduce vehicle turnaround times, rail/road
• Quality management to ensure in-specification cargo is sent off site
• Stock reporting and reconciliation

System Management: * Comply to and improve SHE system

• Own, maintain and improve the MES system

Research and Development: * Research alternative processes to recover Cr, final product handling, on-site material handling, equipment utilization and reduce operational expenses etc

• Improve quality management and control tools/systems

Documentation: * Own, maintain and improve the Business Unit documentation system with adequate record keeping

Supplier Management: * Review existing arrangements to drive down total cost for both Samancor Chrome and our Suppliers

• Identify, develop and implement opportunities to leverage the group position in the market place

Contract Management: * Source, maintain and manage onsite service providers

• Negotiate contractual terms and conditions
• Implement and manage Service Level Agreements

Tenders: * Determine customer requirements and research market, commodities and suitable suppliers

• Compile tender documents and contracts
• Prepare, coordinate and adjudicate tenders
• Negotiate final terms and conditions in conjunction with internal customers
• Conduct Supplier site audits
• Research market

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through operational excellence
• Identify and unlock business opportunities through innovation

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Financial Management:

• Manage the section budget
• Assist the Manager in the preparation of budgets, cost and/or any other shipping
• related reporting
• Control costs in area of responsibility
• Ensure corporate governance
• Comply with financial policies and procedures
• Protect company assets
• Reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and establish a competitive advantage through proactive procurement

Cost/Value Optimisation: * Identify and drive savings initiatives for Samancor Chrome to achieve identified savings targets

• Deliver and monitor auditable benefits by implementing cost saving projects/initiatives

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for success
• Building & Maintaining Relationship
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Managing computer-based systems
• Maintaining occupational health, safety and general housekeeping
• Managing and implementing quality assurance systems
• Conflict management
• Maintenance strategies and philosophy
• People Management
• Interpersonal
• Project management
• Contract Management

Knowledge: * Understand the principles of BBBEE

• Understand the principles of Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO)
• Sound knowledge of OHSAct
• Industrial technologies
• Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Labour Relations Act
• Skills Development Act
• Costs and Budgeting
• Risk Management
• Understand the role of procurement in an industrial environment
• Understand the principles of Contract Management
• Understand the principles of Vendor Management
• Understand industry logistical constraints
• Understand the transport service providers and operational requirements for business
• Process understanding of Chrome Recovery and Crushing plants.
• Metallurgical processes.

Requirements

• Degree or National Diploma in relevant field
• BSC Eng. Degree/ B Tech/NHD in Metallurgy / Mechanical Eng
• 6 years relevant experience, preferably
• 2 years managerial experience

Closing Date: 21 August 2023

Work Level

Middle Management

Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

Yes

Location

Witbank

Samancor Chrome