Line Manager (Rolling Mill)

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Group life

Funeral cover

Discovery Health Hospital Plan

15 working days leave per annum

Job summary

SA Metal Group seeks a qualified, committed Rolling Mill Line Manager for our SA Steelworks plant in Cape Town. This permanent role requires leadership of the rolling mill team, supervision of safety practices, and driving production targets on a two-shift schedule.

You will oversee performance, coordinate with engineering on priorities, and ensure timely reporting. Requirements include Matric with Maths, 8+ years in production, and strong math/science aptitude.

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths is compulsory.
• Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry is advantageous.
• Strong aptitude for science and mathematics.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation).
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a production or mechanical environment.
• Motivated, self-driven, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under challenging conditions.
• In good health, physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Manage Rolling Mill team to achieve production targets.
• Minimise non-productive time.
• Analyse reasons for non-production against metrics and communicate findings.
• Communicate operating plan to meet production goals.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Oversee shift handovers and maintain reports.
• Ensure housekeeping and maintenance schedules are followed.
• Work overtime as required by plant status.

Skills

Implementing Decisions

Leadership

Multi-Tasking

Organization

Strategies

Planning

Education

Matric (Maths compulsory)

Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group's Human Capital Development Policy states:

"SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company."

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

SA Metal Group is South Africa's oldest and largest metal recycling company. For more than 107 years, the Group has purchased, collected and processed all forms of scrap metal sourced throughout Southern Africa. In more recent times, the Group has developed and expanded its recycling and manufacturing operations, by melting, refining, casting and rolling all forms of scrap metal into higher value products for the domestic and export markets. Our facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. For more information, please visit www.sametal.co.za.

The SA Steelworks Division has a position for a qualified, committed, hardworking and motivated Line Manager at our SA Steelworks plant in Cape Town. (SHIFT POSITION)

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Manage Rolling Mill team to achieve set production targets within stipulated standards
• Must be responsible for minimising of non- productive time
• Analyse given reasons for periods of non-production against metrics,
• Confirm findings / conclusions with team members
• Communicate operating plan to meet production goals
• Communicate company and departmental policies
• Frequent feedback to Senior management on shift and plant performance
• Attend daily morning production meeting, evaluate, liaise with Engineering on priority requirements and take decisive action.
• Follow up on unfinished tasks, (in terms of housekeeping and safety), with responsible section, demand quality workmanship, communicate with relevant supervisor if required
• Evaluate PTO's and initiate corrective action where required, record and file with Production Manager
• Ensure teams are supported through empowerment and accomplishment
• Manage teams responsibility with respect to safety, i.e.: issue of PPE, timeous execution of monthly safety element inspections
• Promote sound safe working procedures and labour relation practices at every opportunity
• Provide guidance to team Supervisors through empowerment
• Interfaces with service department teams where production or safety may be at risk
• Manage performance management scheduling
• Compile shift report including general incidents (delays and breakouts, etc.)
• Interpret, plan and implement cleaning & maintenance schedules (Housekeeping)
• Ensure shift handover is conducted thoroughly and that all issues are reported clearly
• Required to work overtime as determined by the plant operational status
• Abide by the regulations as set out in O.H.S.A. and company policies

Applicants must have the following qualifying criteria:

• Matric (Maths compulsory)
• Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry will be an advantage
• Strong aptitude for science and mathematics
• Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and practice
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• Minimum 8 years' experience in a production or mechanical environment;
• A motivated, self-driven individual able to perform well with minimum supervision;
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Must have basic knowledge of Health & Safety Rules
• In good health, physically fit

Position: Rolling Mill Line Manager

Type: Permanent

Benefits include

• Provident fund
• Group life
• Funeral cover
• Discovery Health Hospital Plan
• 15 working days leave per annum

Standard hours

• 07:00 - 19:00 Dayshift
• 19:00 - 07:00 Nightshifts
• Works rotating shifts and roster detailing exact work hours will be supplied
• May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience in a production or mechanical environment
• Please note that you will be required to pass a skills test to secure an interview slot.
• 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.

Skills

Implementing Decisions Leadership Multi-Tasking Organization Strategies Planning