Furnace Supervisor - Aluworks

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metal manufacturer in Cape Town is seeking a Furnace Supervisor to oversee furnace operations and manage team performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in furnace operation, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to safety. This permanent position offers benefits such as medical aid and paid leave days.

Benefits

Provident fund

Medical aid

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

15 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as a Supervisor in a production or mechanical environment.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in operating a furnace.
• Willingness to work overtime and shifts.

Responsibilities

• In-depth and general operation of furnace.
• Constant monitoring of furnace parameters.
• Compile shift report including general incidents and delays.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Furnace operation

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Matric (Maths compulsory)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Aluminium works department requires committed, hardworking and trustworthy individuals to join the team as Furnace Supervisors. (SHIFT POSITION)

Responsibilities

• In-depth and general operation of furnace
• Constant monitoring of furnace parameters
• Set flame density, temperature
• Oversee the feeding as well as housekeeping of the furnace
• 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 with possible solutions timeously
• Implementation and monitoring of Occupation Health and Safety compliance

Qualifications

• 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

Other Information

• Job title: Furnace Supervisor
• Reporting to: Production Manager & Line Manager
• Job type: Permanent position
• Benefits include: Provident fund
• Medical aid
• Life cover at 4x annual salary
• Funeral cover
• 15 x paid leave days per annum
• Long service leave after five years of employment
• Working hours: 07h00–19h00: Dayshift
• 19h00–07h00: Nightshift
• Works rotating shifts and roster detailing exact work hours will be supplied
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

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