Production Superintendent

• Degree / Diploma in Metallurgy
• At least 5 years operational experience in Chrome processing plant
• Up to 2 years Management / Supervisory experience in Chrome processing plant
• Management Development Program qualification.
• Chrome Processing on expert level.
• Management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Planning skills
• Knowledge of relevant company policies and procedure
• Knowledge of relevant safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant production processes and procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Report writing skills
• Research skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer Literacy
• Production management
• Management of the production process.
• Ensure timely delivery of products.
• Effective monthly production plans for the section that are aligned with the long term plans and consistently achieved.

Production optimization and CI

• Optimise Production on both CWP and PCMZ Spiral Plants in terms of quality and Mass Recovery.
• Propose new ideas for improvement in production or related processes.
• Initiate projects to implement improvements.
• Research best practices and continuously review potential for improvement.

Reporting

• Obtain reports from Metallurgist and Shift Supervisor to integrate and compile the final production report.
• Analyse information and identify trends.
• Present information monthly to the Manager, to enable reporting and planning for next month.

Cost control

• Manage budget.
• Negotiate best possible rate and conditions with suppliers.
• Cost effective equipment maintenance and control by ensuring replacement cost is kept close to end of life.

SHREQ

• Ensure employees are operationally competent in respect of legal requirements and SOP’s.
• Ensure waste management policy is followed (separation of waste).
• Ensure tailings disposal is executed in accordance with safety standards or policies.
• Water utilization; ensure compliance with EMPR.
• Ensure employees are not exposed to hazardous materials (e.g. asbestos dust).
• Enhance safety awareness throughout working area.
• Ensure working area and equipment is clean and safe at all times and in good working condition.
• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures.
• PPE is worn during shift and safety rules and regulations adhered to.
• Identification and writing of SOP’s for critical tasks in work areas.

People management

• Manage own team’s performance.
• Recruit and select employees.
• Manage employee relations.
• Train and develop employees.