Furnace Supervisor

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Gqeberha; Vor Ort; ZAR 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abantu Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Production Supervisor for a steel manufacturing setting in Gqeberha. You will supervise a team, ensure production runs smoothly, and uphold Health and Safety standards while monitoring equipment and processes.

You will manage daily production and shift operations, coordinate handovers, address deviations, and support training and discipline. Strong leadership, organization, and detail orientation are essential in this heavy industry role.

Qualifikationen

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A relevant Supervisory certificate will be advantageous.
• A valid forklift licence will be advantageous.
• A valid excavator licence will be advantageous.
• Ability to work accurately and independently.
• Good attendance, disciplinary and timekeeping record.
• Must be willing and available to work shifts, standby and overtime.
• Supervisory experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Good communication and people management skills.
• Strong Health and Safety awareness.
• Ability to monitor production activities and maintain operational standards.
• Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to identify issues and take appropriate corrective action.
• Good attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Experience in steel manufacturing, furnace operations, foundries or similar heavy industrial environments will be advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Supervising employees, ensuring production runs smoothly, maintaining Health and Safety standards, monitoring equipment and ensuring that all work is completed correctly and efficiently.
• Production and shift management: Oversee daily production activities and ensure operations run smoothly.
• Check outstanding issues from the previous shift and ensure a proper handover to the next supervisor.
• Monitor production standards and ensure deviations are corrected.
• Ensure employees complete their assigned duties correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate production issues and delays to management.
• Staff supervision: Monitor employee attendance and arrange alternative cover when necessary.
• Report absenteeism, misconduct and poor performance to management.
• Conduct daily team meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow company procedures.
• Identify training needs and assist with on-the-job training.
• Participate in employee counselling when required.
• Health and Safety: Ensure employees wear the correct PPE at all times, enforce rules, participate in risk assessments, and report incidents.
• Ensure safety incidents are documented and reported, and violations/hazards are escalated to management.
• Equipment and housekeeping: Inspect machinery, vehicles and equipment, maintain housekeeping, monitor maintenance, and report problems.
• Administration and reporting: Collect and review checklists and update reports; ensure non-conformances are corrected or escalated; complete incident forms; maintain shift handovers.

Kenntnisse

Supervisory experience

Shift work

Leadership

Health and Safety awareness

Good communication

People management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Grade 12 or equivalent

Ausbildung

Supervisory certificate

Tools

Forklift licence

Excavator licence

Jobbeschreibung

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 or equivalent

• A relevant Supervisory certificate will be advantageous

• A valid forklift licence will be advantageous

• A valid excavator licence will be advantageous

• Ability to work accurately and independently

• Good attendance, disciplinary and timekeeping record

• Must be willing and available to work shifts, standby and overtime

• Supervisory experience in a production or industrial environment

• Good communication and people management skills

• Strong Health and Safety awareness

• Ability to monitor production activities and maintain operational standards

• Good problem-solving and organizational skills

• Ability to identify issues and take appropriate corrective action

• Good attention to detail and recordkeeping

• Experience in steel manufacturing, furnace operations, foundries or similar heavy industrial environments will be advantageous

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervising employees, ensuring production runs smoothly, maintaining Health and Safety standards, monitoring equipment and ensuring that all work is completed correctly and efficiently

• Production and shift management

  • Oversee daily production activities and ensure operations run smoothly

  • Check outstanding issues from the previous shift and ensure a proper handover to the next supervisor

  • Monitor production standards and ensure deviations are corrected

  • Ensure employees complete their assigned duties correctly and efficiently

  • Communicate production issues and delays to management

• Staff supervision

  • Monitor employee attendance and arrange alternative cover when necessary

  • Report absenteeism, misconduct and poor performance to management

  • Conduct daily team meetings and toolbox talks

  • Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow company procedures

  • Identify training needs and assist with on-the-job training

  • Participate in employee counselling when required

• Health and Safety

  • Ensure employees wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

  • Enforce Health and Safety rules and procedures

  • Participate in safety risk assessments and follow up on incidents

  • Ensure employees follow the required safe working instructions for their tasks

  • Check that gas cutters have valid hot work permits and that their fire extinguishers are within their expiry dates

  • Ensure safety incidents are documented and reported

  • Report safety violations and hazards to management and the Health and Safety department

• Equipment and housekeeping

  • Inspect machinery, vehicles and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition

  • Ensure daily housekeeping is maintained within the department

  • Monitor maintenance activities and report equipment problems

  • Follow up on requests for replacement parts and equipment

  • Ensure inspections and checklists are completed and identified problems are addressed promptly

• Administration and reporting

  • Collect and review employee checklists and update relevant reports

  • Ensure production problems and non-conformances are corrected or escalated

  • Ensure incident investigation forms are completed by the end of each shift

  • Maintain proper communication and shift handovers between supervisors