Job Description

As the Cement Grinding Unit Head, you will be responsible for overseeing the efficient operation and management of a cement grinding unit located in South Africa. This role involves leading and coordinating all aspects of the cement grinding unit's activities to achieve production targets, quality standards, and operational excellence. You will be accountable for managing resources, implementing strategies, and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and promote a safe working culture within the grinding unit.
• Conduct regular safety audits, identify potential hazards, and implement preventive measures to mitigate risks.
• Champion sustainability initiatives and drive environmental stewardship by implementing energy-saving measures and waste reduction strategies.

Operational Leadership:

• Develop and implement strategies to optimize the grinding unit's operational performance, including production capacity, output quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Supervise and direct the activities of the grinding unit, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating production activities.
• Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and take corrective actions as required.
• Ensure compliance with all operational procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.

Production Management:

• Oversee the grinding process, including raw material preparation, clinker grinding, and cement packaging, to ensure efficient and timely production.
• Monitor production parameters and adjust operational variables to optimize efficiency, productivity, and product quality.
• Coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to ensure the availability and reliability of grinding equipment.
• Implement measures to minimize downtime, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Quality Control:

• Establish and maintain strict quality control processes to ensure that cement products meet regulatory standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct regular inspections and tests to verify product quality, including particle size distribution, chemical composition, and fineness.
• Collaborate with the quality assurance team to address any quality issues, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Team Management:

• Recruit, train, and develop a competent team of grinding unit personnel.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide coaching and feedback to enhance employee performance and engagement.

Cost and Resource Management:

• Develop and manage the grinding unit's annual budget, including expenses related to labor, raw materials, equipment maintenance, and utilities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and implement measures to improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor and control production costs to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.

Maintenance:

• Ensure maintenance schedule are planned to avoid downtime.
• Collaborate with the maintenance department to develop and execute preventive maintenance plans for cement grinding and packing plant equipment.
• Ability to use appropriate root cause analysis decision tools for decision making, responsible for downtime meticulous and technical minded.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare regular reports on production, quality, maintenance, and safety performance.
• Maintain accurate records of production data, equipment maintenance, and inventory levels.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and documentation to senior management.

Others:

• Responsible for all Projects
• Responsible for the commissioning of the new Plant.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customersxe2x80x99 expectations.
• Oversee the Mill and Packing Plant and the deliverables, the targets are met as per the performance appraisal.
• Guide and direct the business and give input with regards to the technical challenges the plant faces and make the recommendations.
• Ensure the smooth running once a shipment comes in and all paperwork are finalised on time prior shipment.
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Monthly Management meetings to evaluate the business performance and strive for continual improvement.
• Ensure high efficiency, excellent quality, and low waste.
• Analyse and resolve production history to minimize potential risk.
• Ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented).
• Ensure implantation and adherence to SHEQ QMS safety, thinking rationally, influencing others, making decisions, setting directions
  staying composed.
• Establish and ensure/implement safety programs in line with company values and policies.
• Responsible for day to day management of the business to achieve the budgeted operating profit and working capital targets.
• Review monthly financial pack to determine progress and status in obtaining objectives and revise plans as necessary in accordance with current conditions to meet the overall objectives.
• Establish a work environment conducive to maintaining good employee morale.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for direct reports and ensure that all managers do the same for their employees.
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
• Share a trusting relationship with the management team, manage and develop plant staff.
• Collect and analyse data to find places of waste or overtime.
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Work according to Integrated (Environmental and Quality) Management System requirements.
• Work according to Instructions / Procedures as pertaining to his/her operation function as assigned and abide by all legal (laws/by-laws) requirements / Company Policies and Practices
• Perform any other related duties in the interest of CEMZA as instructed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Engineering xe2x80x93 Mechanical (only).
• Minimum of 6 - 8 years managerial experience, preferably in projects and overall management of the cement grinding plant
• Minimum of 12 years cement industry experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation)
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise crucial
• Experience in maintenance and repairs, processes are highly preferred.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory

For more information please contact:
Keenan Chetty