Supervisor - Furnace

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd in Gqeberha is seeking a Supervisor – Furnace to oversee daily production, supervise staff and ensure safety and efficient operations at our furnace/steel manufacturing facility.

You will manage shift handovers, monitor equipment, enforce procedures, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. The role requires strong leadership, good communication, and a proven track record in a heavy industry environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements include Grade 12 or equivalent.
• A relevant Supervisory Certificate will be advantageous.
• A valid forklift licence will be advantageous.
• A valid excavator licence will be advantageous.
• Ability to work accurately and independently.
• Good attendance, disciplinary and timekeeping record.
• Must be willing and available to work shifts, standby and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities and ensure operations run smoothly.
• Check outstanding issues from the previous shift and ensure a proper handover to the next Supervisor.
• Monitor production standards and ensure deviations are corrected.
• Ensure employees complete their assigned duties correctly and efficiently.
• Communicate production issues and delays to management.
• Monitor employee attendance and arrange alternative cover when necessary.
• Report absenteeism, misconduct and poor performance to management.
• Conduct daily team meetings and toolbox talks.
• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow company procedures.
• Identify training needs and assist with on-the-job training.
• Participate in employee counselling when required.
• Ensure employees wear the correct PPE and enforce health and safety rules.
• Participate in safety risk assessments and follow up on incidents.
• Ensure safe working instructions are followed for tasks.
• Check gas cutters have valid hot work permits and fire extinguishers are up to date.
• Ensure safety incidents are documented and reported.
• Report safety violations and hazards to management and Health and Safety Department.
• Inspect machinery, vehicles and equipment to ensure good working condition.
• Ensure daily housekeeping is maintained within the department.
• Monitor maintenance activities and report equipment problems.
• Follow up on requests for replacement parts and equipment.
• Ensure inspections and checklists are completed and problems addressed promptly.
• Collect and review employee checklists and update relevant reports.
• Ensure production problems and non-conformances are corrected or escalated.
• Ensure incident investigation forms are completed by the end of each shift.
• Maintain proper communication and shift handovers between Supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Health and safety awareness

Communication and people management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Recordkeeping

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Supervisory Certificate

Tools

Forklift licence

Excavator licence

Job description

SUPERVISOR – FURNACE

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising employees, ensuring production runs smoothly, maintaining health and safety standards, monitoring equipment and ensuring that all work is completed correctly and efficiently.

About the Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising employees, ensuring production runs smoothly, maintaining health and safety standards, monitoring equipment and ensuring that all work is completed correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Production and Shift Management

• Oversee daily production activities and ensure operations run smoothly


• Check outstanding issues from the previous shift and ensure a proper handover to the next Supervisor


• Monitor production standards and ensure deviations are corrected


• Ensure employees complete their assigned duties correctly and efficiently


• Communicate production issues and delays to management

Staff Supervision

• Monitor employee attendance and arrange alternative cover when necessary


• Report absenteeism, misconduct and poor performance to management


• Conduct daily team meetings and toolbox talks


• Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and follow company procedures


• Identify training needs and assist with on-the-job training


• Participate in employee counselling when required

Health and Safety

• Ensure employees wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times


• Enforce health and safety rules and procedures


• Participate in safety risk assessments and follow up on incidents


• Ensure employees follow the required safe working instructions for their tasks


• Check that gas cutters have valid hot work permits and that their fire extinguishers are within their expiry dates


• Ensure safety incidents are documented and reported


• Report safety violations and hazards to management and the Health and Safety Department

Equipment and Housekeeping

• Inspect machinery, vehicles and equipment to ensure they are in good working condition


• Ensure daily housekeeping is maintained within the department


• Monitor maintenance activities and report equipment problems


• Follow up on requests for replacement parts and equipment


• Ensure inspections and checklists are completed and identified problems are addressed promptly

Administration and Reporting

• Collect and review employee checklists and update relevant reports


• Ensure production problems and non-conformances are corrected or escalated


• Ensure incident investigation forms are completed by the end of each shift


• Maintain proper communication and shift handovers between Supervisors

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• A relevant Supervisory Certificate will be advantageous


• A valid forklift licence will be advantageous


• A valid excavator licence will be advantageous


• Ability to work accurately and independently


• Good attendance, disciplinary and timekeeping record


• Must be willing and available to work shifts, standby and overtime

Skills and Experience

• Supervisory experience in a production or industrial environment


• Good communication and people management skills


• Strong health and safety awareness


• Ability to monitor production activities and maintain operational standards


• Good problem-solving and organisational skills


• Ability to identify issues and take appropriate corrective action


• Good attention to detail and recordkeeping

Experience in steel manufacturing, furnace operations, foundries or similar heavy industrial environments will be advantageous.