SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- In-depth and general operation of furnace
- Constant monitoring of furnace parameters
- Burner assembly/cleaning and fine-tuning burner combustion
- Oversee the charging as well as housekeeping of the furnace
- Monitor scrap quality and assist with scrap blending to achieve desired spec
- Record production data as required by our quality management system
- Assist the line manager with ad hoc duties
- Management of the Furnace equipment and operational procedures
- Manage quality standards in accordance with set targets and guidelines
- Manage risk by identifying potential failures and offering solutions to remedy risk
- Team supervision to ensure smooth operation of the shift
- Manage consumables and spares to ensure that production runs smoothly
- Compile shift report including general incidents and delays
- Investigate incidents and communicate findings possible solutions timeously
- Implementation and monitoring of Occupation Health and Safety compliance
Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:
- Matric (Maths compulsory)
- Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Excellent Communication skills. (verbal, written and presentation)
- In depth knowledge and experience in operating a furnace
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Supervisor in a production or mechanical environment;
- Ability to work in and lead a team
- Ability to work independently
- Willingness to work overtime and SHIFTS
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- Must have basic knowledge of Health & Safety Rules
- In good health, physically fit
ATTRIBUTES:
- Hard-working and self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Time management and organizational skills
- Display a professional work approach
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Ability to motivate team
- Logical and detail orientated methodologies
- Excellent standards in execution
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on by no later than Monday 11 May 2026. We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.
