Production Superintendent

Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the steel industry is seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to manage shift operations in Cato Ridge. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-10 years in the steel industry, particularly cold rolling and roll shop management. Responsibilities include supervising teams, developing SOPs, ensuring material inspection, and maintaining production quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of extensive experience in the steel industry, specifically in cold rolling and roll shop management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising operations and managing the shift teams.
• Developing SOPs to required standards.
• Managing optimum utilization of production line.
• Monitoring production parameters as per SOP.
• Ensuring output conforms to Quality SOP.

Skills

Production experience

Computer literate (Word, Excel, MS Projects, PowerPoint)

Planning and coordinating

Education

Grade 12

Production experience N6 National Diploma (Engineering)/ Operations Management

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leader in the steel industry, is seeking an experienced Production Superintendent to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12


• Production experience N6 National Diploma (Engineering)/ Operations Management.


• Minimum 5–10 years of extensive experience in the steel industry, with specific experience in cold rolling and roll shop management.


• Computer literate (Word, Excel, MS Projects, PowerPoint)


• Planning and coordinating

Main Job Functions

• Supervising operations and managing the shift teams.


• Ability to develop SOPs to required standards.


• Ensure incoming material inspection as per SOP.


• Manage optimum utilization of production line.


• Monitor production parameters as per SOP.


• Ensure output conforms to Quality SOP.


• Ensure compliance with prescribed material consumption parameters.


• Monitor utilities (cooling tower, compressor and cooling water).


• Liaise with Maintenance and Quality Assurance.


• Ensure team compliance with procedures and statutory requirements.


• Responsible for shift team training and development.


• Capture data in SAP (e.g., coil identification, materials, roll usage, and leave).


• Signing off and submission of verified compensation-related documentation to HR.


• Ensure proper shift handover.


• Reporting of operating parameters and capturing consumptions.


• Long-term planning for the mill and roll shop.


• Adhere to safe work practices and 6S housekeeping.