Supervisor, Refractory

Who We Are

Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.

At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great things

Primary Location: Smelter Operations (Saldanha)

Position Summary

Responsible for refractory taphole, launder maintenance in Furnaces Areas & Ladle and Iron Launder maintenance in Iron Plant areas.

• Minimum Grade 12 (Mandatory)
• Supervisors or Candidates which completed Development Programme, Engineering or Production (Mandatory)
• Trades person will be an added advantage (Especially Refractory Mason Trade)
• Driver's License (Mandatory)
• 5+ years' Applicable Operational experience within a heavy industry/production/refractory environment (Mandatory)
• Computer Literacy (Mandatory)

• Taphole maintenance strategies
• Ladle and Iron Launder Maintenance strategies
• Knowledge and experience in Furnace lining breakouts and installations
• Knowledge of refractory material and installations
• People and performance management
• Knowledge of SAP Plant Maintenance and Time Managers Workplace will be added advantage.

• Development of people in their team
• Coordination of permits for planned work from the production / maintenance schedule
• Coordination of routine non-shift activities in support of SQLCT (safe quality low-cost tons)
• Implement minor plant optimization projects
• General administrative tasks
• Performance Management and Performance reviews
• Actively participate in teams training and development

• An optimised team structure is manned by staff that is motivated, empowered and lead by sound performance management and transformational leadership practices.
• Promote teamwork, provide support and manage performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans of subordinates.
• Assume responsibility for managing manpower, efficient resource allocation, declaration of competence and reduction of operating cost.

• Ensure all business operations adhere and comply with corporate governance, statutory, legal and other requirements.
• Adhere to OHS Act, company-specific SHE policies, procedures and legislation.
• Manage risk by assessing liabilities, reporting and monitoring standards, as well as attending to rehabilitation / environmental problems in line with Tronox standards.
• Accept responsibility for SHEQ by creating awareness and addressing all unsafe practices in a timeous manner. Implement and maintain audit structure.

• Drive research and development initiatives to ensure continuous improvement and enhanced performance.
• Keep abreast of new developments and potential threats within designated area are identified and addressed timeously.
• Benchmark plant / mining activities and track performance to indicate improvement opportunities.

• Achieve production targets through optimum output.
• Ensure operational efficiency and quality.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating first line maintenance to limit plant / equipment downtime.
• Control stock levels (where applicable)

Competencies (Mandatory competencies are not to be altered in any way):

Leadership Core Competencies:

• Grows and develops self and others
• Communicates effectively and builds relationships
• Manage change effectively
• Builds High Performing Work Teams & Drives Employee Engagement
• Champions Diversity and Values & Respects Differences
• Demonstrates Visible Felt Leadership

• A proven track record of safety management
• Cost management

• Understands Tronox Core Business Processes & Key Operating Metrics
• Demonstrates Safety & Sustainability Expertise
• Drives Operational Excellence & Innovative
• Solves Problems and Makes Good Decisions
• Customer Focused

• Closing date: 25 October 2024
• Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with Tronox Employment Equity Policy
• Preference will be given to female candidates
• A background check will be done on all applicants

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