Our client, a leading Chrome Mining Group is looking for an experienced and qualified Logistics Superintendent for their TFC Shared Services Department in Steelpoort in Limpopo.

Description:
To manage the Raw Materials, Final Product Systems, and Operations, in a safe manner and to continuously improve current practices, methods, equipment and processes in order to exceed current Logistics targets and reduce costs to the company.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, RISK, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Safety Toolbox
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

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
Manage performance against set targets and competencies
Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
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

Final Product Customers:
Ensure Customer Satisfaction
Resolve Customer Complaints
Develop and maintain relationships with Marketing, Port Authorities, Spoornet and Road Transport Contractors and all other role players

Raw Material Suppliers:
Develop and maintain relationships with critical suppliers
Develop and maintain relationships with internal customers

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Raw Materials:
Interpret Furnace and Pelletizer requirements and forecast the 12 Month Raw Material Plan
Develop the Raw Material Supply Strategy, including the transport plan
Oversee that Raw Material Orders, based on stock levels and consumptions, are being placed
Maintain the Samancor ore and reductants stock balance
Liaise between the Smelters, Pelletizer, Mines, Internal and External customers and suppliers
Manage transport
Manage the Spoornet schedule and rail network on site
Manage the Raw Material handling operations
Manage the Raw Material Stocks
Manage Raw Material non-conformances
Manage Reconciliation of Raw Material tonnages with Suppliers and Transporters

Final Products:
Liaise between Marketing and Production regarding the Final Product requirements and maintain and improve the Final
Product Management Strategy
Manage the Final Product Stocks (High Carbon)
Manage Final Product quality
Manage Final Product crushing
Manage the dispatch and transport of Final Products
Manage Reconciliation of Final Product tonnages with Customers and Transporters

SAP:
To be the SAP Super User for all Inbound/ Outbound Logistics

Reporting:
Manage Raw Material and Final Product Accounting in terms of consumption figures, specifications, ad hoc requirements and stock levels
Manage service level agreements with customers and suppliers

Maintenance Management:
Jointly define annual maintenance requirements and planning with site maintenance personnel
Maintain and improve systems and controls in place, that will ensure that the site is maintained: at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs subscribe to excellent housekeeping

GROWTH
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
Initiate and implement the integration of improvement projects

SHAREHOLDER VALUE
Manage the Section costs

Requirements
Relevant Degree or Technikon Diploma
years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience
Experience in logistics and mineral processing would be advantageous