Line Manager - SA Steelworks

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Cape Town is looking for a qualified Line Manager to oversee production activities at their steelworks plant. The successful candidate will manage the Meltshop team, ensure safety compliance, and communicate effectively with the senior management team. Applicants should have significant experience in a production environment, strong leadership skills, and a solid educational background in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment.
• Proven management and leadership experience.
• Strong aptitude for science and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Meltshop team to achieve set production targets.
• Communicate operating plans to meet production goals.
• Ensure teams are supported through empowerment.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Safety knowledge

Education

Matric (Maths compulsory)

Tertiary education in metallurgical or chemical industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

LINE MANAGER – SA STEELWORKS

AIRPORT INDUSTRIA – CAPE TOWN

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

Responsibilities Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manage the Meltshop 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
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a production or mechanical environment;
• Must have proven management and leadership experience
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
• 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
  
  

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