An exciting career opportunity has become available with one of my biggest mining clints based in Middleburg.

Job Title : Production Specialist DL (Process)

Reports To : Production Superintendent

Purpose Of The Job

: To be the continuous improvement driver of the Metallurgical process through reporting on and analysing production performance, making recommendations and implementing projects in a safe manner

Qualifications and Experience :
• Relevant Chemical or Metallurgical B.Eng./BSc. (Eng.) Degree or National Diploma with specialization in Chemistry or Metallurgy
• Four (4) years’ experience gained in pyro-metallurgical operations (BOF, Steel Plant, DC furnaces, Sub Arc Furnaces)
• Computer Literacy (MS Office/SAP)

The following will be advantageous:

• Minimum of one year experience in a Supervisory or Management capacity
• A recognized managerial qualification

Job Responsibilities :

• Achieve process quality and budget
• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Update process strategy
• Implement Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) findings
• Update SAP Master data
• Report on process measures
• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Research, analysis and development for continuous improvement of metallurgical processes at the furnaces. This includes technical report writing, Mass and energy balance development and presentation of results.
• Management of projects, which includes control of project budgets and delivery of results and recommendations on time
• Ensure proper integration of improvement projects
• Training and coaching of subordinates
• Financial Management
• Performing Standby duties
• Act in a higher level as and when required.
• Work overtime as and when required.
• Ensuring OHSA Safety & Health standards are maintained.
• Ensuring conformance with Quality and Environmental standards.

Competencies Required:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen
Selection Procedure
• Panel Interview
• Assessment

This is an urgent assignment and applications will be accepted no later than 11h00 17 September 2014.