Production Manager – CCL

Durpro Workforce Solutions

Durban

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Durpro Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced supervisor to control and oversee the continuous Colour Coating Line (CCL) in Durban. You will ensure safe operations, adherence to procedures, and effective line management across production shifts.

The role requires a minimum of 7 years in colour‑coating/coil‑coating contexts, preferably in steel manufacturing, with strong SAP and quality management exposure. A postgraduate credential is advantageous but not mandatory.

Qualifications

Minimum technical engineering qualification and hands-on experience on a continuous colour‑coating/coil‑coating line.
Experience in steel manufacturing environments is preferred.
Exposure to SAP and quality management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety, housekeeping and compliance with SOPs and working instructions.
Supervise shift operations and ensure line utilisation and output targets.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Planning and Quality Assurance to minimise downtime.
Prepare shift placement, manage team, and sign off HR documentation.
Monitor process parameters and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Adherence to safe work practices

Shift supervision

SOP development

Incoming material inspection

Production line optimization

Production parameter monitoring

Quality SOP compliance

Material consumption parameters

Utilities monitoring

Maintenance liaison

Shift training

SAP data capture

HR documentation

Education

BTech / ND / N6 Eng

Industrial / Mechanical Eng

Quality Mgmt studies (adv)

Tools

MS Office

HMI

SAP

Job description

Main purpose of the position

To control, supervise the operation of the continuous Colour Coating Line (CCL) in accordance with company and customer standards.

Key responsibilities

Safety & Housekeeping

Ensure Compliance with the requirements of safety, health and environment standards and procedures
Maintain a clean, tidy and safe work environment, free of any spillages or obstacles in line with 5S requirements
Monitor and adhere to operating standards, working manuals, working instructions and procedures
Floor management
Updating of SOPs/ WI/ Safety records
Investigate incidents and report

Equipment Operation & Support

Ensure safe, efficient and accurate operation of equipment according to operating procedures, instructions and schedules
Ensure that the shift team complies with operating standards provisions for the Lines
Communicate with Maintenance in respect of planned and unplanned shutdowns and machine repairs
Prepare shift placement and ensure that the shift team is at all times present in their respective work centres
Manage conflicts within the shift team members
Ensure productive relationship with engineering, planning and quality
Verify, sign off and ensure timeous submission of compensation related documentation to HR for processing i.e. approved overtime and leave forms
Identify near miss in working area in compliance with monthly safety meeting
Manpower Training and development
Identify defects and ensure required quality on the output
Inspection of incoming material in order to ensure quality of material on a daily basis
Ensure team compliance procedures and also statutory requirements
Ensure proper handover of shift to the shift reliever team production technician are taking place
Ensure optimum line utilisation in order to achieve maximum production rate and maximise shift output
Monitor process parameters according to operations requirements
Conduct a Root Cause Analysis and establish remedial measures in order to minimise rejected tonnage
Ensure compliance to the prescribed material consumption norms
Monitor and ensure availability of important utilities including cooling tower, compressor and cooling water
Liaise with Quality Assurance on input strip quality standard and ensure compliance to customer specifications
Check i.e. coil data for proper coil identification and booking leave for all shift team members
Check that all shifts are following line procedures, planning and checklist and keeping records
Ensure quality and yield are maintained as per norms
Monthly reports monitoring and control records
- Throughput
- Yield
- Plant Utilisation
- Stock take
- Shutdown/Delays
- Efficiency
- Safety

Continuous Improvement

Initiate, participate and implement improvement programs and initiatives. This includes developing methods to improve plant performance and reduce operating cost
Drive and be a member of teams doing failure reporting for quality defects, delays, SHE incidents

Stakeholder Management

Continuously reporting observed defects and deviations on the operating parameters and production requirements and promptly communicate solutions to the Production Manager

Qualifications required

Minimum academic qualification: BTech, National Diploma, or N6 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
Industry experience: Minimum 7 years’ hands‑on experience working on a continuous colour‑coating/coil‑coating line, preferably within a steel manufacturing environment
Additional qualifications: Postgraduate studies in Business Management and/or Quality Management will be advantageous
Strong practical knowledge of continuous colour‑coating/coil‑coating processes, equipment, and production environments will be highly beneficial.

Experience required

BTech, National Diploma, or N6 in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
7+ years' hands‑on experience in a continuous colour‑coating/coil‑coating line, preferably within a steel manufacturing environment

Key competencies and skills